An early morning collision in Milton left three people dead, with Halton police now saying the victims include two teenagers and one man in his 20s.
According to police, the two-vehicle collision was reported at the intersection of Sixth Line and Derry Rd around 3:20 a.m. on Saturday.
The three victims, a 16-year-old girl, an 18-year-old man and a 26-year-old man, were all pronounced deceased at the scene.
ROAD CLOSURE: Milton-Derry Rd closed betw Trafalgar Rd & Fifth Line, including the intersection of Sixth Line and Derry Rd, due to a traffic collision investigation. Avoid the area if possible. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation—further updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/mVG5QH4tzX
— HRPS Milt HHills (@HRPSMiltHH) March 30, 2024
Due to the severity of the incident, the region’s collision reconstruction unit has taken over the ongoing investigation.
Derry Road, spanning from Trafalgar Rd to Fifth Line, including the intersection of Sixth Line and Derry Road, remained closed into Saturday afternoon but has since re-opened.
As the investigation into the cause of the collision continues, police ask that anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has dash camera footage capturing the incident, to contact police at 905-825-4747 ext. 5065.
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