York Region police are trying to identify the body of a person found in a burning car following a single-vehicle crash in Vaughan overnight, Const. Andy Pattenden said.

Just after 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 24, police were called to a single-car collision on Dufferin Street, north of Centre Street, he said.

A Pontiac G5 veered off the road, hit a hydro pole and burst into flames, Pattenden said.

“It was fully engulfed (in flames). Once the fire was extinguished, a person was found in the driver’s seat deceased,” he said.

The body was too badly burned to immediately determine if it was a man or a woman, Pattenden said.

Police are continuing to investigate the collision, including if the weather, speed or other factors played a role in the crash, he said.

Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the major investigation unit at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7704 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or online at 1800222tips.com

LQ Lisa Queen is a general assignment reporter for YorkRegion.com and its sister papers. Reach her via email: lqueen@yrmg.com

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