WRPS' Traffic Services Unit Investigating Fatal Collision in Wilmot Township
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Waterloo Region, Ontario – Investigators from WRPS' Traffic Services Unit have laid charges in connection to a fatal motor vehicle collision in Wilmot Township.
On October 15, 2022, emergency services responded to a collision between a black Ford and a white Nissan in the area of Punkeydoodles Avenue and Oxford Road 5.
The driver of the Nisssan, a 22-year-old Wilmot Township female, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger in the vehicle, a 16-year-old Wilmot Township female, was transported to an out-of-region hospital with life-threatening-injuries.
As a result of the investigation, police have arrested and charged the driver of the Ford, a 19-year-old male from Oakville, with the following offences:
- Dangerous Driving - Causing Death
- Dangerous Driving - Causing Bodily Harm
- Careless Driving - Causing Death
- Careless Driving - Causing Bodily Harm
- Speeding
- Stunt Driving
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on January 20, 2023.
Occ: 22-252715 (953)
PREVIOUS MEDIA RELEASE:
Waterloo Region, Ontario – Members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service's Traffic Services Unit are continuing to investigate a fatal collision in Wilmot Township.
On October 15, 2022, at approximately 7:35 p.m., emergency services responded to the intersection of Oxford Road 5 and Punkeydoodles Avenue for multiple reports of a collision.
Through initial investigation, it was determined that two vehicles, a black Ford and a white Nissan, were involved in a collision in the intersection.
The driver of the Nissan, a 22-year-old Wilmot Township female, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The passenger in the vehicle, a 16-year-old Wilmot Township female, was transported to an out-of-region hospital with life-threatening-injuries.
The driver of the Ford, a 19-year-old Oakville male, was transported to an out-of-region hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation is ongoing by members of our Traffic Services Unit.
Anyone with information or who may have dash-cam video is asked to call police at 519-570-9777, extension 8856. To submit anonymous tips, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
Occ: 22-252715 (953)
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