Tragic Highway Crash Claims Four Lives, Including Infant
Wrong-Way Collision Shuts Down Highway 401 Near Whitby
Special Investigations Unit Investigating Deadly Incident
A horrific crash on Highway 401 in Whitby, Ontario, has left four people dead, including an infant, after a police pursuit of a driver escalated into a tragedy.
According to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the collision occurred late Monday night when a vehicle being pursued by police traveled the wrong way on the highway and collided with another vehicle.
The impact of the crash was devastating, claiming the lives of all four occupants of the vehicle traveling the wrong way: a man, a woman, and their two children, including an infant. The driver of the other vehicle was also seriously injured and transported to a local hospital.
The SIU has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the police pursuit that preceded it. The highway remains closed in both directions near the crash site as crews work to clear the scene.
The tragic incident has shocked the community and raised questions about the safety of police pursuits. The SIU's investigation is expected to shed light on the events leading up to the crash and make recommendations to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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