Two people dead in two-vehicle crash in York Region
Police say they are looking for witnesses after two people died in a two-vehicle crash in York Region Saturday morning.
York Regional Police said the crash happened in the area of Warden Avenue and Stouffville Road in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ont., at around 8:45 a.m.
A dump truck with a trailer collided with a Toyota Corolla with two occupants, they said.
The driver and passenger of the Toyota Corolla were pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver was the dump truck was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
“Any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, or anyone who may have dashcam footage of the collision, are being asked to please come forward,” York police said in a news release on Saturday.
“We would also like to speak to anyone who saw either of the vehicles or has information on driving behaviours prior to the collision.”
Police say the intersection will be closed for several hours due to the investigation.
Anyone with information should contact York Regional Police’s Major Collision Investigation Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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