An 18-year-old man was killed early Monday morning after his vehicle swerved off the road and hit a light pole in Oshawa, Durham police say.
The collision happened at around 4:39 a.m. in the area of Grandview Street N. and Rathburn Street, police said in a news release.
Police believe the vehicle was traveling southbound when it exited the roadway, striking the light pole.
The 18-year-old was the only occupant of the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
The area was closed for several hours Monday while investigators collected evidence.