Posted on Wednesday August 21, 2024
Investigators with the York Regional Police Major Collision Investigation Unit are making a second appeal for witnesses after a youth succumbed to their injuries following a single motor vehicle collision in the City of Richmond Hill.
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at approximately 8:30 a.m., York Regional Police responded to a single motor vehicle collision in the area of Bayview Avenue and Bethesda Sideroad. When officers arrived, they located a black, two-door hatchback in the ditch. There were seven youths in the vehicle at the time of the collision.
Multiple injuries were reported with two occupants suffering life-threatening injuries. One of whom has since passed away as a result of those injuries.
Investigators are now appealing for any witnesses who may have seen the vehicle, a black, two-door hatchback, in the area at the time.
Investigators are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken with police, and to anyone who may have dashcam footage of 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/24-260151 or by scanning the QR code.
Information can be provided to the Major Collision Investigation Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704. Anyone wanting to provide information anonymously can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or provide a tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
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Prepared by: Constable Lisa Moskaluk
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August 21, 2024
