Hamilton police are looking into whether speed or a failure to stop at a stop sign may have contributed to a crash in Flamborough on Tuesday afternoon that injured six teenagers and an adult. The accident, involving a Volvo and a KIA minivan, occurred at Valens Road and Concession 5 West just before 3 p.m.
The minivan’s driver, a teenager, and five other teenage passengers were taken to the hospital with various injuries, including one female with life-threatening wounds. The adult driver of the Volvo was also hospitalized as a precaution.
While the cause of the crash remains unclear, authorities have ruled out driver impairment and are focusing on speed and a potential failure to obey the stop sign as possible factors. Anyone with information is urged to contact traffic investigators or Crime Stoppers.
Update – On October 13, police arrested the 17-year-old driver of the Kia minivan involved in the incident. He faces five charges of dangerous driving causing bodily harm after an investigation revealed he was traveling at 142 km/h in a 70 km/h zone and ignored multiple stop signs.
Additional charges include stunt driving, speeding, disobeying stop signs, and allowing passengers under 16 to ride without seat belts. The teen has been released on an undertaking.