In a devastating incident early Sunday morning in Brampton, a man has lost his life, and five others are hospitalized following a violent crash that has raised suspicions of street racing. The collision occurred around 12:30 a.m. at the intersection of Steeles Avenue East and Gorewood Drive, just south of Highway 407.

Emergency responders were quick to arrive on the scene, where they found an unresponsive male passenger in one of the vehicles. Tragically, despite the efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to a local hospital. A woman driving the same vehicle, a Toyota Sienna, sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a trauma center, while four other occupants in an Audi suffered minor injuries and were also taken to the hospital.

According to Const. Moulika Sharma of Peel Regional Police, the crash involved two vehicles — an Audi headed eastbound on Steeles Avenue and a Toyota Sienna traveling westbound. The violent collision occurred when the westbound driver attempted to make a left turn onto Finch Avenue.

Peel Regional Police's major crime bureau has since taken over the investigation, and they are diligently working to piece together the events leading up to this tragic incident. There is growing concern regarding street racing in the area, with police already issuing hundreds of charges for illegal driving behaviors this year. Officers are now investigating whether street racing played a role in this fatal collision.

Const. Sharma emphasized the preliminary nature of the investigation, stating, "It’s too early for us to rule anything out." She called upon the public for assistance, urging anyone with dashcam footage or eyewitness accounts of the crash to come forward. She also reminded residents that reporting dangerous driving is crucial in curbing reckless behavior on the roads.

This tragic event has sparked discussions about the increasing problem of street racing in Brampton and neighboring areas, as concerns about public safety continue to rise. As this investigation unfolds, the community is left grappling with the tragic loss of life and the urgent need for safer roads.