Posted on Monday April 27, 2026
Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses following a fatal single-vehicle collision in the Town of East Gwillimbury.
On Sunday, April 26, 2026, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police responded to a single-vehicle collision near the intersection of Doane Road and Leslie Street. The vehicle was travelling westbound on Doane Road when it left the roadway, went down an embankment and entered a pond area.
There were five teenagers in the vehicle.
Sadly, one occupant was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Four others were transported to hospital and are in stable condition with serious injuries.
The investigation is ongoing.
Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, and to anyone who may have dashcam or surveillance footage from the area around the time of the collision, to please come forward.
Video can be uploaded through this link: https://yrp.ca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/26-140789 or by scanning the QR code.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Anonymous tips can also be sent online at www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Kevin Nebrija
26-140789
April 27, 2026
