A woman has died and two men were seriously injured following a two-vehicle collision in Scarborough on Sunday night.
The crash occurred shortly before 10 p.m. near Scarborough Golf Club Road and Lawrence Avenue East. According to Toronto police, a 2014 BMW 750i was travelling east on Lawrence Avenue East when it collided with a westbound 2017 Ford Escape that was turning left into a driveway.
A 68-year-old woman travelling as a passenger in the Ford Escape was taken to hospital in critical condition, where she later succumbed to her injuries. Both male drivers sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Road closures were implemented in the area following the collision but have since been lifted. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Update – Police arrested Florin Mitea, 34, of Toronto, on Oct. 12. He faces charges related to dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death and bodily harm, as well as obstructing a peace officer. He was expected to attend court on Oct 13.
A second Toronto resident, Gabriel Mitea, 25, was also arrested on Oct. 12 and charged with obstructing a peace officer. His next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 23.