Hamilton police are investigating a tragic three-vehicle crash that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old child and left several others injured.
The fatal collision occurred shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Sunday at Trinity Church and Guyatt roads. Preliminary reports suggest the driver of a southbound GMC Sierra was speeding and attempted to pass another pickup truck when they crossed the centerline. The Sierra collided head-on with a northbound Honda Civic.
The force of the crash pushed the Civic backward into the path of a northbound Ford Explorer, which was then driven into the west ditch and came to a stop several meters south of the scene.
The four occupants of the Honda Civic were injured, including the 10-year-old child, who was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Two other passengers remain in critical condition, while the fourth occupant sustained minor injuries.
The three occupants of the GMC Sierra also suffered minor injuries.
Hamilton’s Collision Reconstruction Unit is leading the investigation. Roads in the area were closed for several hours to allow for a thorough examination of the scene. Police are asking anyone with dashcam footage from the area around that time to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753 or reach out anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The police department expressed their condolences, stating, “Hamilton Police offer heartfelt sympathies to those affected by this devastating incident. We are keeping the victims and their families in our thoughts.”