Tragedy struck in Brampton as two local residents lost their lives in a multi-vehicle collision over the weekend, with a young offender now facing charges related to the incident, as revealed by Peel Regional Police on Tuesday.
The fatal crash occurred at the intersection of Queen Street and Chinguacousy Road around 4:20 a.m. on Nov. 1. Initially believed to involve a single vehicle, investigators later confirmed that two vehicles were actually involved in the collision.
Following the collision, one of the drivers tragically passed away. Authorities identified the deceased as a 31-year-old man and a 20-year-old woman, both residents of Brampton, who succumbed to their injuries.
The driver of the second vehicle, a youth protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and therefore not named, has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and failure/refusal to comply with demand. The individual remains in custody as the investigation progresses.
The crash led to significant road closures in the area on Saturday morning, impacting traffic for several hours. While details about the events leading up to the collision, such as speed or impairment, have not been disclosed by the police, investigators are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.