For Immediate release: June 14, 2018

UPDATE

Hamilton Police Have Identified and Charged a Second Driver in Relation to the Collision

Police have identified the second driver in relation to street racing fatality

Hamilton Police Reconstruction Unit is releasing further details of the fatal accident that occurred on Queenston Road and Delena Avenue shortly after 5:30 p.m., June 13, 2018.

Through the course of the investigation, it has been learned that just prior to the collision, two Mercedes Benz motor vehicles were actively engaged in a street race at speeds over twice the speed limit on Queenston Road. As the Toyota motor vehicle entered onto Queenston Road from a private drive near Delena Avenue, it was struck on the drivers side by the silver Mercedes Benz vehicle. After the collision with the Toyota vehicle, the silver Mercedes Benz vehicle careened westbound in the eastbound lanes of Queenston Road causing a secondary collision with the Ford Escape vehicle.

The operator of the white Mercedes Benz vehicle failed to remain at the collision scene, leaving the area without providing any information or assistance to involved persons.

During this investigation and the assistance from witnesses, a second Hamilton male 23-year-old has been identified as the operator of outstanding vehicle has been identified and arrested. He has now been brought before the courts and is remanded into custody until Monday, June 18, 2018. The white Mercedes Benz vehicle has been located, seized and will be examined for any evidence.

Investigators are still imploring witness of the collision and those who may have observed the events prior to and the collision to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905) 546-4753 or (905) 546-4755.

Charged:

Ahamd Sarosh DURANI (23-years) Hamilton

Dangerous Operation Causing Death – Motor vehicle

Fail to Remain Cause Death

UPDATE

Police are seeking witnesses to street racing fatality

Hamilton Police reconstruction unit is releasing further details of the fatal accident that occurred on Queenston Road and Delena Avenue shortly after 5:30 p.m., June 13, 2018.

Witnesses at the scene described two vehicles racing westbound on Queenston Road. One of the vehicles was a silver Mercedes C350 and the other vehicle is described as a white 4-D sedan.

The westbound silver Mercedes C350 struck a Toyota Yaris as it exited a private drive from the north side of the roadway. The impact from the collision caused the Mercedes to veer into oncoming traffic and collide head-on with an eastbound 2010 Ford Escape.

Further investigation is required before details relating to alcohol related offences can be released. Police are asking for witnesses to come forward with any information they may have relating to this street racing incident and the involved vehicles or drivers. The driver of the second vehicle involved in the street racing is strongly encouraged to contact police.

Charged:

Warren Lewis (35-years) Hamilton

Dangerous Operation Causing Death – Motor vehicle

Adult Fail to Comply Probation – Adult

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Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision in Hamilton.

On Wednesday June 13th, 2018, at approximately 5:30pm, police, fire and paramedics responded to reports of a multi vehicle collision on Queenston Road at Delena Avenue, Hamilton.

Emergency crews responded and rendered medical assistance to the 25 year old Hamilton woman who was driving a 2013 Toyota Yaris. The woman was unresponsive at the scene. Paramedics transported her to hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

A 37 year old Hamilton man was operating his 2010 Ford Escape when he was struck head on. The 37 year old male was transported to hospital where he was treated and released.

A 35 year old Hamilton man was operating a 2009 Mercedes C35 was transported to hospital but treated and released with minor injuries. This driver was charged with Dangerous Driving causing Death and was held in custody.

Alcohol and speed were a factor in this collision.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the collision to call if they have not yet spoken to investigators at the scene. You can contact D/Cst Jaimi Bannon at 905-546-4753.

Media Inquiries:

Det/Cst Jaimi Bannon #141

Collision Reconstruction Unit

905-546-4753

jbannon@hamiltonpolice.on.ca