Hamilton,
01
May
2025
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12:12
America/New_York

Driver Charged in Fatal Ancaster Collision

Hamilton Police have charged the 76-year-old driver that killed a City of Hamilton employee last month.

On April 4, 2025, around 10:30 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to a collision on Golf Links Road, between Martindale Crescent and Legend Court after two city workers were struck while doing road work. The workers were in the curb lane on Golf Links Road when they were struck by a white Infiniti sedan travelling westbound. A 43-year-old male was taken to hospital with minor injuries, while a 55-year-old male succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Richard Wasilewski, 76-year-old from Hamilton is charged with the following:

  • Careless operation causing death
  • Careless operation

Investigators would like to thank witnesses, residents and businesses for sharing information and video with police.