It was a frightening incident that could have easily had a much worse outcome.
According to an OPP Highway Safety Division X post (formerly Twitter) a tractor trailer mud flap flew off its vehicle and pierced through a van windshield on Hwy. 401 westbound near Tremaine Road in Milton Mar. 14.
Fortunately no one was injured during the incident, which caused extensive damage to the vehicle.
Anyone with information or dash cam footage of the occurrence is asked to contact the OPP’s Mississauga detachment at 905-858-8670.
Are you missing a mud flap? March 14. #Hwy401 WB west of Tremain road in the Town of Milton. This van was struck after a tractor trailer mud flap came off and hit their windshield. No injuries. Call #MississauagaOPP if you have information at 905-858-8670 ^ks pic.twitter.com/bhyfqLZgEt
— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) March 22, 2025