News: Wrong-way collision involving fleeing vehicle claims life of infant, 3 others in Whitby

WHITBY, ON – A police pursuit terminated in a multi-vehicle crash Monday night in Whitby that claimed the lives of four people, including a baby, according to Global News.

The multi-fatal collision took place on the eastbound lanes of Highway 401 just east of Highway 412. It was reported some time after Durham Regional Police officers were first dispatched to a robbery in Clarington at about 7:50 p.m.

A preliminary investigation by the Special Investigations Unit shows officers had begun following a U-Haul cargo van–identified as “a vehicle of interest”–that was traveling erratically throughout Durham Regional streets until it began traveling westbound on eastbound Highway 401.

Not long after, the cargo van was involved in a multi-vehicle crash, killing one of the van occupants.

First responders confirmed that three other people from a separate, unspecified vehicle also died from their injuries at the scene. Officials have described those victims as an infant and the child’s grandparents, a 60-year-old and 55-year-old.

One other person suffered serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

At this time, the SIU is conducting an investigation into the officers’ involvement in the crash.

If you have lost someone you love as a result of a collision caused by a reckless driver, we would like to help you fight for the justice and compensation your family deserves. Our compassionate team of Whitby wrongful death lawyers at Grillo Law is positioned to thoroughly investigate the accident and build a case for the best possible outcome. Don’t wait to seek the support you need during this difficult time. Contact our Whitby office today at +1-855-225-5725 to schedule a free case review.