Witnesses reported that two or three vehicles were racing eastbound on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway in the area of the Upper Gage Avenue overpass. Two of the vehicles collided and lost control.  One vehicle was able to regain control but a Toyota SUV left the road and rolled several times. During the roll, one or more occupants were ejected from the Toyota.

Three of the Toyota occupants were transported to hospital with serious injuries. One of the injured parties, a 15-year-old male from Hamilton, was pronounced dead soon after arriving at the hospital. 

Investigators have learned that a black Ford Focus and Silver Infinity were chasing a Toyota Rav 4 in the parking lot at St. Jean de Brebeuf Secondary School moments before the fatal collision. The collision is believed to be connected to a series of escalating incidents between St. Jean de Brebeuf and Nora Frances Henderson students.

Hamilton Police Service is working with both school communities to ensure the safety of staff and students. Officers will be in the area of St. Jean de Brebeuf and Nora Frances Henderson Secondary schools on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 to maintain a secure environment and address any concerns.

Investigators continue to search for a Silver Infiniti believed to be involved with the fatal collision. The driver is encouraged to turn himself in and speak to detectives.

Police continue to ask for witnesses or those with dashcam footage from the area at the time of the collision to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905) 546-4753 or reconunit@hamiltonpolice.ca.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 of submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

On Friday, October 11, 2024, just after 2:30 pm, a collision occurred in the eastbound lanes of the Lincoln Alexander Parkway, in Hamilton.

Witnesses reported that two or three vehicles were racing eastbound on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway in the area of the Upper Gage Avenue overpass. Two of the vehicles collided and lost control.  One vehicle was able to regain control but a Toyota SUV left the road and rolled a few times. During the roll, one or more occupants were ejected from the Toyota. 

Three of the Toyota occupants were transported to hospital with serious injuries. One of the injured parties, a 15-year-old male from Hamilton, was pronounced dead soon after arriving at the hospital. 

Due to the severity of the injuries, the HPS Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) was called in and has carriage of the investigation.

Vincenzino Stumpo, an 18-year-old male from Hamilton, was arrested and charged with:

• Dangerous Operation causing bodily harm
• Dangerous Operation causing death

Stumpo appeared in court on Saturday, October 12.  A bail hearing for Stumpo is scheduled for Tuesday, October 15^th, 2024.

Investigators are still seeking the identity of any other vehicles or persons involved. 

A stretch of the Lincoln Alexander Parkway was closed for several hours for the investigation, but has since re-opened. This is the City’s tenth fatal collision of 2024.

Police are asking for witnesses or those with dashcam footage from the area at the time of the collision to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905) 546-4753 or reconunit@hamiltonpolice.ca.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

Incident # 24-716124

Hamilton, ON

Driver Deceased Following Single Vehicle Collision in Waterdown. 

On Thursday August 15, 2024, at approximately 11:40 AM Hamilton Emergency Services responded to 687 Centre Road in the City of Hamilton for reports of a single motor vehicle collision involving a white Ford Econoline van. The Ford had left the roadway went into the ditch and struck a pole.  The driver, a 69 year-old male from Hamilton was found to be in medical distress at the scene and was transported to hospital where he was later pronounced. 

The Coroner’s Office is investigating a possible medical episode prior to the vehicle leaving the roadway. The Hamilton Police Service Collision Reconstruction Unit was activated to assist with this investigation.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this collision, you are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753 or at reconunit@hamiltonpolice.ca

Speed, driver impairment and distraction have been ruled out. 

Centre Road was closed for several hours for the investigation but has since reopened.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On Monday, February 5, 2024, shortly before 1:30 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Main Street East and James Street South for a motor vehicle collision.

Upon arriving on scene, police observed a heavily damaged grey four-door Toyota Camry and a bronze four-door BMW pressed against a building on the sidewalk at the southeast corner of the intersection. The occupants of the BMW, who sustained minor injuries, were transported to the hospital and subsequently released. Unfortunately, despite lifesaving efforts, the driver of the Toyota Camry, a 64-year-old man from Hamilton, was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Hamilton Police have charged Abdul Wahab Jouria, a 23-year-old man of Kitchener with Dangerous Operation Causing Death.

Hamilton Police extend their condolences to the family and friends affected by this tragic incident.

The investigation into the collision is ongoing, with police confirming that speed and street racing played are believed to play a role in the incident.

At this time, the police are actively seeking any potential witnesses to this incident and urge anyone with information to come forward.  Investigators are also requesting any motorists in the area at the time of the collision to check their dash cameras and any residences or businesses in the area with surveillance cameras to review their camera footage.

Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the collision and anyone with information is asked to contact Staff Sergeant Hannah Carter at 905-546-3948 or hcarter@hamiltonpolice.ca.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On Saturday August 26th, 2023, shortly before 9:00 AM a black BMW motor vehicle being operated by a 23 year-old-male was westbound on the Lincoln Alexander Pkwy near Upper James. The BMW lost control, crossed the centre median and struck a eastbound Ford motor vehicle being operated by a 72 year-old-female. 

The 23 year-old-male suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced at the scene. The 72 year-old-female was taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. 

Investigators are now looking for a dark coloured Infinity motor vehicle that was travelling westbound on the Lincoln Alexander Pkwy at the time of the collision. The Infinity is believed to have played a significant part in this fatality and the driver and/or owner is asked to come forward.

Witnesses to this collision who haven’t yet spoken to police are asked to call the CRU at 905-546-4753. 

The operator of the motorcycle, a 33-year-old Hamilton man, was transported to hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  The driver of the Chevrolet, a 49-year-old Hamilton woman, was also hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.  It was later determined that the motorcycle was on file with police as stolen.  

The HPS Collision Reconstruction Unit was called in and has taken carriage of the investigation. The areas of Upper Wentworth Street and Stone Church Road East were closed for several hours for investigation.

If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the investigation into this collision, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Gerald Blanchard of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com

The passenger was thrown from the motorcycle and later pronounced dead in hospital.  The motorcycle driver was transported to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the SUV was treated in hospital before being released.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit has taken carriage of the investigation. The affected stretch of Upper James Street was closed for several hours for investigation.

Hamilton Police investigation uncovered evidence of a third vehicle whose involvement is still undetermined. If you have any information that you believe could assist police with the identification of the third vehicle or with the investigation into this collision, you are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at approximately 2:50 p.m., Hamilton Police responded to a motor vehicle collision on Upper Paradise Road in Hamilton.

Information was that a dark blue 2008 Dodge Caliber had struck a 15-year-old pedestrian. The collision occurred near the intersection of Upper Paradise Street at Kordun Street, just south of Stone Church Road.

A 15-year-old male was driving the Dodge vehicle northbound at a high rate of speed in the middle turn lane on Upper Paradise Road when he struck the 15-year-old male as he attempted to cross over Upper Paradise Road.  The pedestrian became airborne and struck a northbound stopped vehicle.

The vehicle fled the scene and continued to enter oncoming traffic.

Citizens who witnessed this tragedy immediately came to the aid of the pedestrian until emergency personnel arrived. The male was transported to hospital however was pronounced deceased a short time later.

With the assistance of the public, the vehicle was quickly located and the driver identified and arrested. The accused remains in custody.

The investigation remains ongoing and police are asking any witnesses or vehicles with dash camera video that would have been in the area at the time of the incident to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

On Tuesday, February 22, 2022, shortly before 7:30 p.m. in the area of Queenston Road near Adair Avenue South the male was the sole occupant of the vehicle and was driving westbound when his vehicle lost control and struck a concrete pole. The man was transported to hospital and later pronounced deceased.

Hamilton Police will not be releasing the identity of the deceased.

The investigation is now complete. This marks the 15^th traffic fatality of 2022.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On Tuesday, July 5, 2022, shortly before 5:30a.m., Hamilton Police and Emergency Partners responded to Upper Wentworth Street for a cyclist involved collision. The incident occurred on Upper Wentworth Street on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway Overpass.

Information we have at this time, is that both the vehicle, a 2017 Dodge Caravan and cyclist were travelling northbound on Upper Wentworth Street, when the collision occurred.

The passenger of the involved vehicle called 911.

Police and Emergency Partners arrived on scene and located the cyclist laying on the road absent of vital signs. Medical aid was given, until paramedics transported the male to hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The investigation remains ongoing and police are asking any witnesses or vehicles with dash camera video that would have been in the area at the time of the incident to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753 or 905-546-4755.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

He was arrested on Tuesday May 24, 2022 and his next court appearance is Friday, May 27, 2022.

CHARGED

• Thomas JORDAN

CHARGES

• Dangerous operation cause death
• Criminal negligence cause death  
• Failure to stop after accident resulting in death 
• Possession over $5,000 
• Flight from Peace Officer

On Tuesday, May 10, 2022, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to the area of Highway 8 and Westover Road in Flamborough for a male that was struck.

A 64-year-old man was struck by a transport truck within a business. Life saving measures were taken to save the male, however he was pronounced deceased as a result of the injuries he sustained.

Hamilton Police are assisting the Ministry of Labour as they have carriage of the investigation.

Due to Ministry of Transportation guidelines this will be deemed a motor vehicle collision and is the city’s 12th traffic fatality of the year and the 11th involving a pedestrian.   

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On Thursday, May 5, 2022, shortly after 2:00p.m., a 49-year-old Hamilton woman operating a bus was stopped, preparing to pick up a passenger on Main Street West, near Locke Street in the City of Hamilton.

At this time, a 75-year-old female was operating a 2012 Honda Civic eastbound on Main Street approaching Locke Street. The Honda vehicle left the roadway, striking a building, and the 49-year-old bus operator as she was exiting her vehicle.

The 49-year-old was transported to hospital, but succumbed to her injuries.

The 75-year-old female driver of the 2012 Honda Civic did not suffer any injury.

At the time of the collision, the 75-year-old female driver was arrested at the scene and has since been released pending further investigation. Due to the severity of the collision, the Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit was called in and has taken carriage of the investigation.  

Impairment is not a factor in this collision.

This is the City’s 11^th traffic fatality of 2022 and the tenth involving a pedestrian.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this collision, please contact Detective Constable Steve Cruickshanks from the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4755.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On Friday, April 8, 2022, shortly after 2:00 a.m., Hamilton Police responded to Upper Wentworth Street for a pedestrian struck on the roadway. Police learned that a 42-year-old Hamilton man was struck by a vehicle travelling south in the southbound lanes. The involved vehicle did not remain at the scene and the male passed away a short time after he was struck.

Through continued investigation detectives believe Omar BATAINEH, 34-years-of-age was operating the suspect vehicle at the time of the collision. His current whereabouts are unknown and an arrest warrant has been issued. He is currently wanted for Fail to Remain Causing Death under the Criminal Code of Canada.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Constable Wesley Wilson at 905-546-4753.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

The vehicle involved has been identified and located by investigators.

The deceased is Glen Harison Clark of Hamilton.

This is the City’s 9^th traffic fatality of 2022 and the 8^th involving a pedestrian.

The investigation is still ongoing and any witnesses who have yet to speak with Police are asked to contact Detective Constable Wes Wilson at 905-546-4753 of the Collision Reconstruction Unit.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com

Just after 10:00 a.m., Hamilton Police received a 911 call for a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road on the Hamilton Mountain. Dispatchers issued an all car broadcast requesting patrol officers to look out for the vehicle.

At approximately 10:20 a.m., a 78-year-old male was struck on Park Avenue South at Markland Street. He was transported to hospital and later succumbed to his injuries.

The driver fled the scene and was arrested on Elmwood Avenue near Garth Street. Three police officers and the accused were taken to hospital for injuries. SIU has now invoked their mandate as a result of the injury incurred during the arrest.

The Hamilton Police Reconstruction Unit is investigating the collision. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has video is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Catherine Lockley at 905-546-3833.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamiIton.com.

Identification of all four involved has now been confirmed.

Pedestrians:

• 48-year-old male from Richmond Hill, ON
• 51-year-old male from Markham, ON
• 56-year-old male from Toronto, ON

Driver:

• 27-year-old male from Hamilton, ON

At the request of the involved families, no names are being released.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this collision, you are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753 or 905-546-4755.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

Shortly after 3:00 p.m. on February 5, 2022, the male was struck by a single motor vehicle while attempting to cross the street.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and continues to cooperate with investigators.

This is the City’s third traffic fatality of 2022. The name of the male will not be released out of respect for the family at this time.

Impairment and speed have been ruled out however the investigation remains ongoing and those witnesses who have not yet spoken to police are asked to call the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753 or 546-4755.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at [ http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com ]http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

At approximately 6:40 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022, a 67-year-old Hamilton man was traveling northbound on the Red Hill Valley Parkway near Queenston Road Bridge when his vehicle became stuck. The man exited his vehicle and while checking for damage, both he and his vehicle were struck by another motor vehicle. The secondary vehicle continued northbound on the Red Hill Valley Parkway and did not stop at the time. A passerby contacted 9-1-1 and Emergency Services responded.  The male was transported to hospital in serious condition.

The 67-year-old male has succumbed to his injuries, 12 days after the collision.  The Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate and the second involved vehicle has been identified.

Investigators are asking any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753 or 905-546-4755.

This is the City’s second motor vehicle fatality of the year.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

Hamilton Police have located the vehicle involved in the fatal Fail to Remain. 

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Division Two Detective Sergeant Candace Culp by calling 905-546-2907.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, just after 5:30 p.m., Hamilton Police and Hamilton Paramedics responded to Centennial Parkway South near King Street in Hamilton for a three-vehicle collision. A 2013 Chevrolet Equinox was travelling northbound on Centennial Parkway when it struck the rear of a 2016 Kia Sonata vehicle, which subsequently hit a 2014 Jeep.

The 43-year-old male Chevrolet driver died because of the injuries sustained during the collision. From examination of the evidence, it was determined that his vehicle was traveling approximately 30 km/hr over the posted 60 km/hr speed limit and he was not wearing his seatbelt. Additionally, the Centre of Forensic Sciences determined the driver had drugs in his system at the time of death. This concentration of drugs may have impaired his ability to operate a vehicle safely.

Hamilton Police would like to remind the public about the dangers of impaired driving.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

On Saturday, July 10, 2021, shortly before 10:30 p.m., a 57-year-old male from Emsdale Ontario was operating his 2005 Dodge Caravan eastbound on Regional Road 97, approaching Hwy 6, in the City of Hamilton. The vehicle left the roadway, rolled over and ignited as it came to rest. Witnesses called 9-1-1 and Hamilton Police and emergency service partners responded. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit was called in and has carriage of the investigation.

Both directions of Regional Road 97 were closed as the scene was processed, they have since re-opened.

The investigation is ongoing and driver impairment has not been ruled out. Investigators have established that speed is a contributing factor.

A postmortem is scheduled for later today in Toronto.

Anyone with information about the collision is asked to contact Detectives at the CRU by calling 905-546-4753.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On April 25, 2021, shortly before 9 p.m., the 15-year-old female was on a skateboard on Old Mohawk Road when she was struck by a 2008 Honda motor vehicle operated by a 21-year-old Hamilton man. The driver remained at the scene and tended to the female until Hamilton Paramedic Service arrived. The female was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Due to the severity of the injuries, the HPS Collision Reconstruction Unit was called in and took carriage of the investigation.

The investigation has been completed into this tragic event and no charges are being laid.

The Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a single-motor vehicle that occurred shortly before 10:30 p.m. yesterday.

On Sunday, June 13, 2021, at approximately 10:30 p.m., a motor vehicle collision occurred in the west end of Hamilton. A 72-year-old man from Hamilton was driving his black 2019 BMW sedan on Main Street West when it struck a pole at Whitney Avenue.

The intersection was closed for several hours as the Collision Reconstruction Unit processed the scene.

At this time police have not ruled out any contributing factors to the collision.

If you have information to assist Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905)546-4753 or (905) 546-4755.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, shortly after 5:30 p.m., Hamilton Police and emergency service partners responded to the area of Centennial Parkway South and King Street East for a three-vehicle collision.

Through investigation police determined a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox SUV was travelling northbound on Centennial Parkway approaching King Street East, when it struck the rear of a 2016 Kia Sorento sedan, that was stopped at the intersection traffic lights. The collision forced the Kia into the rear of a 2014 Jeep Patriot.

Both occupants of the Kia were transported to the hospital and are being treated for their minor injuries. The occupants in the Jeep were uninjured. The occupants in the Equinox were transported to the hospital with critical injuries. A short time later, the driver of the Equinox, Mario Tocco, a 43-year-old Hamilton man succumbed to his injuries.

Speed and driver impairment have not yet been ruled out as contributing factors in the collision.

If you believe you could assist Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905) 546-4753 or (905) 546-4755.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, shortly after 1:00 p.m., Hamilton Police and Emergency Service partners responded to the intersection of Upper Wentworth Street and Mohawk Road East for a two-vehicle collision. As a result of the collision, a 90-year-old male driver was transported to the hospital with injuries which were at the time, believed to minor in nature. While receiving medical treatment at the hospital it was discovered the male was also suffering from internal injuries and was admitted.

On Thursday, January 20, 2021, Hamilton Police received notice advising the male had succumbed to his injuries.

Upon receiving the information about the driver’s death, the Collision Reconstruction Unit took over the investigation. The investigation has been completed and detectives have determined criminal charges are not warranted.

This marks the 15th traffic fatality for 2020. The year included the following deaths:

• Six Drivers
• Four Passengers
• Five Pedestrians

On Saturday, January 9, 2021, shortly after 6:00 p.m., an 80-year-old Hamilton man was crossing without the right of way at a crosswalk at Main Street East and Tisdale Street South. At that time, he was struck by a Hyundai sedan that was travelling eastbound on Main Street. A 29-year-old Hamilton man was operating the vehicle. The driver remained at the scene and continues to cooperate with investigators.

The Hamilton Police Traffic Safety Unit & emergency service partners responded to the scene. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries early Sunday morning.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit has taken over the investigation.

Speed, impairment, and distraction have been ruled out in relation to the driver.

Witnesses to the collision that have yet to speak with Detectives are asked to call the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753 or 905-546-4755.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

The investigation has been managed by the Collison Reconstruction Unit and throughout the process, the driver has cooperated with investigators.

After reviewing all the evidence available, the driver will not be facing any charges.

Hamilton Police would like to thank everyone who assisted with this investigation.

This is the City's 13th traffic fatality of the year and the 4th involving a pedestrian.

On June 3, 2020, shortly before 10:00 p.m., a 19-year-old male was driving westbound on Airport Road in a 2016 Honda Civic with three passengers. The Honda entered the intersection and struck a 2011 Ford Escape driven by a 41-year-old male travelling northbound on Nebo Road. The occupants from both vehicles were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. One female passenger in the Honda succumbed to her injuries.

A joint investigation involving the Hamilton Police Service and the Niagara Regional Collision Reconstruction Unit initially resulted in criminal charges being laid against the driver of the Honda. Through continued investigation, the second driver in the collision has now been charged with alcohol-related offences.

CHARGED

• Saleem KIRCHEL, 41-year-old male from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Impaired Operation of a motor vehicle
• Impaired Operation while Blood Alcohol Concentration exceeds 80mg

PREVIOUSLY CHARGED

• Bulend Dikici, 19-year-old male from Hamilton

CHARGES

• Criminal Negligence causing Death
• Criminal Negligence causing Bodily Harm x 3
• Novice Driver-Blood Alcohol Concentration above Zero

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

For media inquiries please contact Detective Sergeant Matthew Whiteley of the Niagara Regional Police Service (Collision Reconstruction Unit) (905)688-4111

Email: matthew.whiteley@niagarapolice.ca

On Sunday, August 9, 2020, shortly after 12:30 p.m., a 53-year-old male from Scarborough was operating a large delivery vehicle eastbound on York Boulevard from Bay Street North. At the same time, a 57-year-old male pedestrian from Hamilton entered into the path of the vehicle and was struck. He was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and the driver of the commercial vehicle remained on scene and cooperated with police.

On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit has concluded the investigation. Detectives have ruled out speed, alcohol and driver error as contributing factors to the collision.

The driver will not be facing any charges.

At the request of the family, Hamilton Police will not be releasing the name of the deceased.

If you have information to assist Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905)546-4753 or (905) 546-4755.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

The Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a fatal collision involving a single-motor vehicle that occurred shortly before 7:15 p.m. yesterday. A 23-year-old male from Cambridge was driving his vehicle eastbound on Concession 10 West when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver and his dog succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detectives from the Mountain Division Criminal Investigations Bureau have notified family members of the collision. Out of respect for the family’s request, Hamilton Police will not be releasing the name of the driver.

If you have information to assist Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905)546-4753 or (905) 546-4755.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

On Saturday, May 16, 2020, shortly after 12:00 p.m., Hamilton Police Reconstruction Detectives investigated a collision involving a Kawasaki motorcycle and a Cadillac Escalade SUV. The collision occurred at Upper James Street and Fennell Avenue. The rider of the motorcycle was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. He later succumbed to his injuries.

Through continued investigation, detectives have determined speed and impairment were contributing factors in the collision. As a result, there will be no charges laid against the driver of the SUV.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 9:54 pm, two motor vehicles were involved in a collision at the intersection of Airport Road and Nebo Road, Hamilton. A 2016 Honda Civic driven by a 19-year-old Hamilton man was travelling westbound on Airport Road approaching Nebo Road. At the same time, a 2011 Ford Escape driven by a 41-year-old Hamilton man was travelling northbound on Nebo Road when it was struck on its passenger side by the Honda.

Three of the four occupants in the Honda were transported to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries. A 20-year-old female passenger in the Honda and from the Hamilton area suffered fatal injuries in the collision. The 41-year-old male driver of the Ford also from Hamilton was transported to the hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Police are not releasing any names at this time.

Due to the death of the Honda passenger, the Collision Reconstruction Unit responded and has now taken carriage of the investigation. Any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police are asked to call Detective Constable Jaimi Bannon at (905) 546-4753.

It is early in the investigation and police have not ruled out any contributing factors.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On Saturday, May 16, 2020, shortly after 12:00 p.m., a motorcycle travelling southbound on Upper James Street collided with an SUV in the intersection of Upper James Street and Fennell Ave, Hamilton. The rider, a 25-year-old male from Hamilton was operating a 2013 Kawasaki motorcycle and the driver, a 50-year-old male was operating a 2019 Cadillac Escalade SUV. At the time of the collision, the SUV had started to turn left to travel west on Fennell Ave.

Hamilton Police and emergency service partners immediately responded to the collision. The rider was transported to the hospital for further medical treatment. He later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the SUV was not injured in the collision.

The intersection was closed for several hours as officers processed the scene.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating this collision and at this time investigators have not ruled out any contributing factors.

If you believe could assist police with this investigation, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Jaimi Bannon of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905)546-4753..

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

On April 25, 2020, shortly after 5:30 p.m., a single-vehicle collision occurred on a private property on Harvest Road just east of Ofield Road South in Hamilton.

A 24-year-old female of Flamborough was driving an ATV with her 21-year-old sister as her passenger. The vehicle lost control and fell down a ridge causing both occupants to fall approximately 10 metres.

Hamilton Police, Paramedic Services and Fire responded to the collision and transported the 24-year-old driver to the hospital with serious injuries. The 21-year-old passenger was found to be non-responsive and unfortunately succumbed to her injuries at the scene.

At this time, police believe speed was not a factor in this collision and the investigation remains ongoing.

Police have determined the appropriate safety equipment was used during the incident.

The Collision Reconstruction Unit will not be releasing any names at this time.

If you believe could assist Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact any of the Detective Constables of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905)546-4753 or (905) 546-4755.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

On Sunday, April 12, 2020, shortly after 5:00 p.m., Hamilton Police and Emergency Service partners attended 75 Centennial Parkway North, Hamilton for a single-vehicle collision. Initial information provided to police described a black 2018 Ford SUV travelling eastbound through the parking lot, striking the LCBO building. The driver, a 66-year-old man from Stoney Creek succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

With the information available at this time, police believe speed played a role in the collision. The Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the possibility of other contributing factors.

If you believe you could assist Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact any of the Detective Constables of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905) 546-4753 or (905) 546-4755.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

Through investigation, police have determined the deceased was laying on the road moments before the collision.

Additionally, police have identified two vehicles which were travelling northbound on Upper Wellington Street seconds before the collision. The vehicles, a light-coloured four door sedan and a second light-coloured four door sedan with dark tinted rear windows would have crossed paths with the suspect vehicle.

Police are appealing to the drivers of those vehicles, along with the operator of the suspect vehicle to come forward.

Anyone who was in the area of Upper Wellington and Inverness on Sunday morning shortly before 12: 30 a.m. is asked to check their dashcams and contact police.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit - Detective Constables (905) 546-4753 or (905) 546-4755.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

The Hamilton Police Collison Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate a fail to remain collision that resulted in the death of a 29-year-old pedestrian on Sunday morning.

Through investigation, Hamilton Police detectives have established a dark gray, 2010 Dodge Caravan was involved. It is believed the vehicle has sustained damage to the undercarriage and the front lower bumper. The vehicle was last seen travelling southbound on Upper Wellington Street and then westbound on Queensdale Avenue.

The operator of the vehicle is urged to contact to police.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit - Detective Constables (905) 546-4753 or (905) 546-4755 or the on-duty Uniform Staff Sergeant at Division 30 (905)-546-3886.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at 5:30 pm, Hamilton Police responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Hope Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue North.

A female pedestrian approximately 40 years old was struck by a vehicle and succumbed to her injuries at the Hamilton General Hospital.

The vehicle was located and the driver was arrested.

The investigation is continuing by the Collision Reconstruction Unit. 

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime you are asked to contact Collision Reconstruction Unit by calling 905-546-4755 or 905-546-4753.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On November 22, 2019, shortly before 11:30 a.m., a collision occurred between a vehicle and a pedestrian at the intersection of King Street East and Cameron Avenue South in Hamilton.

A 70-year-old female of Hamilton was walking westbound on King Street East and began to cross over Cameron Avenue South when she was knocked to the ground by the front bumper of a gray Ford F150. The vehicle continued to conduct a left hand turn before fleeing the area. The female was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but unfortunately, succumbed to her injuries.

Investigators are asking businesses and residences in the area to check their security systems for any footage that may assist in the investigation.

The vehicle is believed to be a 1997 - 2004 Ford F150, gray in colour with silver trim along the bottom, silver bumpers. The vehicle also has a rusted front passenger side rim and a white sticker on the rear drivers windshield.

The driver is described as a white male who was wearing a dark baseball hat and jacket.

If you believe could assist Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact any of the Detective Constables of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905)546-4753 or (905) 546-4755.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

On November 21, 2019, shortly before 5:30 p.m., a collision occurred between two vehicles within the intersection of Upper Centennial Parkway and Highland Road in Hamilton.

A 55-year-old male of Canfield was driving a GMC SUV and conducting a left turn onto Highland Road when he was struck by a Ford pick-up truck travelling southbound on Upper Centennial Parkway. The driver of the GMC was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but unfortunately, succumb to his injuries. The 50-year-old pick-up truck driver from Cayuga was seen by paramedics and declined medical attention.

Police have not ruled out speed or alcohol at this time and continue to investigate.

If you believe you could assist Police with this investigation, you are asked to contact any of the Detective Constables of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905)546-4753 or (905) 546-4755.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.

The head-on collision resulted in the death of the female driver of the Honda and minor injuries to the male driver of the GMC.

The Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit continues to investigate the collision. At this time the identity of the female victim has not been confirmed.

This collision marks the seventh driver fatality for the year. 

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with this investigation or you have any media enquiries, you are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905)546-4753 or (905)546-4755.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On August 21, 2019, shortly before 6:00 p.m., a 21-year-old Hamilton man was attempting to cross the road from the south sidewalk when he was struck by a 2010 Jeep that was travelling westbound by a 45-year-old Hamilton woman.

The investigation is still ongoing and those witnesses who have not yet spoken to police are asked to call the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905) 546-4753.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

This is the ninth fatal motor vehicle collision in Hamilton for 2019 and the fourth being a pedestrian.

On Sunday, June 9, 2019, after 3:30 a.m., a motorist was operating his 2013 Hyundai Elantra southbound on Woodhill Road in the area of Concession 4 Road West. The vehicle left the roadway, entered the ditch on the west side of the road and struck a hydro pole.

The driver, a male from Lynden succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Further identification details to be confirmed.  

At this time the cause of the collision is unknown. Detectives will be attending the post-mortem later today and an update will be provided afterwards.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with this investigation or you have any media enquiries, you are asked to contact Detective Constable Jaimi Bannon of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905)546-4753.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

On March 9, 2019, shortly after 2:05 p.m., the Hamilton Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a GO bus and a pedestrian at the Hamilton GO Centre located at 36 Hunter Street East, Hamilton.

A GO Bus parked at the bus terminal began reversing from the parking location resulting in a collision occurring between the bus and an 84-year-old woman from Brantford. The pedestrian succumbed to their injuries. The Hamilton Collision Reconstruction Unit attended the location and continued with the investigation.

As a result of the investigation, the GO Bus Driver has been charged. He will appear in court on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. 

CHARGED 

• Male (60-years-old) Burlington resident

CHARGE

• Careless Driving Cause Death

Today at 2:10 PM, the Hamilton Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision that occurred at the Hamilton Go Centre located at 36 Hunter St E, Hamilton.  

Currently the Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating a collision between a Go Transit Bus and a pedestrian.  This occurred in the rear parking lot area of the facility.  Regretfully, this collision resulted in a fatality.

While the investigation is ongoing at the Hamilton Go Centre, members of the public may want to check http://gotransit.com for transportation updates.

Members of the media wishing updates from Go Transit should call Metrolinx Media at (416)202-5859.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with this investigation or you have any media enquiries, you are asked to contact D/Cst Jaimi Bannon or D/Cst Ben Paterson of the Collision Reconstruction Unit at (905)546-4753.

To provide information anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com