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CBC
4 days ago
- CBC
'Just reckless': Ford comments on driver charged in fatal crash, collision with OPP vehicle transporting him
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says a driver accused in two crashes this year, one that killed a father of three in August and another that hit a car transporting the premier himself in January, was "just reckless, careless." Speaking at unrelated news conference on Thursday, Ford commented the connection between the two crashes, saying it's "heart-wrenching." The crash on Aug. 3 in Whitchurch-Stouffville left Andrew Cristillo, 35, dead at the scene and injured his wife, Christina Cristillo, and their three daughters. "As far as I'm concerned, he shouldn't have been driving," Ford said. "It's heart wrenching when you talk to the family... Everyone has to pitch in and help this family. It's terrible," Ford added. Police say the accused is the same person charged earlier this year after a car hit an OPP vehicle transporting Ford on Highway 401. That collision happened as Ford was on his way back from an announcement at Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. The vehicle got "sideswiped," Ford said later that day. Ford acknowledged the case is before the courts, but commented: "And this person being able to get out there and drive, you know ... I wish I could say what's on my mind right now, but I think people know how I feel and everyone else in Ontario feels about this person... just reckless, careless." The premier added that he would support some restrictions for drivers after they have been charged criminally with offences such as dangerous driving. Decision on bail expected Friday The driver, an 18-year-old Oshawa man, is expected to learn on Friday whether he will be granted bail after he was charged in the Aug. 3 crash. He has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, three counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm, failing to remain at an accident resulting in death and public mischief. Ontario Provincial Police say the collision involving two vehicles happened on Highway 48 between St. John Sideroad and Ballantrae Commons. According to the OPP, the driver of the other vehicle in the crash fled the scene but was found and arrested a short time later. As for the crash on Jan. 8, Ford said: "He hit me right on my door, going over 200 km/h. We didn't even know what hit us. We're just driving straight and he swooped across three lanes from an on-ramp. "Just reckless, careless stunt driving. We were lucky literally by inches and he gets back in the car and acts like an idiot, driving recklessly." Man, 18, charged after collision involving Ontario Premier Doug Ford Father described as 'amazing, hands-on dad' A GoFundMe page has raised more than $430,000 for the Cristillo family. On the page, Christina Cristillo writes of her husband: "Andrew was my best friend and the love of my life — the kind of partner who stood beside me through everything, making me feel loved, supported, and never alone. "He was an amazing, hands-on dad to our girls, always playing with them, teaching them, and making them laugh until their cheeks hurt. Andrew had a wicked sense of humour and a way of lighting up every room he walked into — the life of the party, the friend everyone wanted by their side, the one who could make you smile even on your worst day." Cristillo says her three daughters were sent to SickKids for treatment of life-altering injuries. She said she is fighting breast cancer and must now raise their daughters alone while coping with her own health challenges.
Globe and Mail
5 days ago
- Globe and Mail
Man charged in crash involving Ontario Premier Doug Ford now facing charges in fatal collision
An 18-year-old man from Oshawa, Ont., who was recently charged in a collision that killed a father of three is the same person facing a dangerous driving charge in a crash involving Premier Doug Ford, Ontario Provincial Police say. A GoFundMe page by Christina Cristillo identifies her husband Andrew Cristillo as the victim of the fatal crash on Aug. 3 in Whitchurch-Stouffville, which also left her and their three daughters injured. 'He was an amazing, hands-on dad to our girls, always playing with them, teaching them, and making them laugh until their cheeks hurt,' she wrote. 'Andrew had a wicked sense of humour and a way of lighting up every room he walked into – the life of the party, the friend everyone wanted by their side, the one who could make you smile even on your worst day. His greatest wish was for his family to be safe, happy, and cared for, and he worked tirelessly to give our daughters the best life and future he possibly could.' Grandmother of Jack and Lilly Sullivan calls for public inquiry into children's disappearance Their daughters now face life-altering injuries and Cristillo herself is in the midst of fighting breast cancer, she wrote. OPP say the driver of the other vehicle in the head-on collision fled the scene but was found and arrested a short time later. Jaiwin Kirubananthan was charged with dangerous driving causing death, three counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm, failing to remain at an accident resulting in death and public mischief. Police say Kirubananthan is the same person charged after a car hit an OPP vehicle Ford was travelling in on Highway 401 in January. The collision happened as Ford was on his way back from an announcement at Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. The vehicle got 'sideswiped,' Ford said later that day.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Man charged in crash with Ontario Premier Doug Ford's vehicle now accused in fatal collision
An 18-year-old man from Oshawa, Ont., who was recently charged in a collision that killed a father of three is the same person facing a dangerous driving charge in a crash involving Premier Doug Ford, Ontario Provincial Police say. A GoFundMe page by Christina Cristillo identifies her husband Andrew Cristillo as the victim of the fatal crash on Aug. 3 in Whitchurch-Stouffville, which also left her and their three daughters injured. "He was an amazing, hands-on dad to our girls, always playing with them, teaching them, and making them laugh until their cheeks hurt," she wrote. "Andrew had a wicked sense of humour and a way of lighting up every room he walked into — the life of the party, the friend everyone wanted by their side, the one who could make you smile even on your worst day. His greatest wish was for his family to be safe, happy, and cared for, and he worked tirelessly to give our daughters the best life and future he possibly could." Their daughters now face life-altering injuries and Cristillo herself is in the midst of fighting breast cancer, she wrote. OPP say the driver of the other vehicle in the head-on collision fled the scene but was found and arrested a short time later. Jaiwin Kirubananthan was charged with dangerous driving causing death, three counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm, failing to remain at an accident resulting in death and public mischief. Police say Kirubananthan is the same person charged after a car hit an OPP vehicle Ford was travelling in on Highway 401 in January. The collision happened as Ford was on his way back from an announcement at Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. The vehicle got "sideswiped," Ford said later that day. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 12, 2025. Allison Jones, The Canadian Press
Vancouver Sun
6 days ago
- Vancouver Sun
Man charged in crash with Ontario Premier Doug Ford's vehicle now accused in fatal collision
Ontario Provincial Police say an 18-year-old man from Oshawa, Ont., who was recently charged in a collision that killed a father of three is the same person facing a dangerous driving charge in a crash involving Premier Doug Ford. A GoFundMe page by Christina Cristillo identifies her husband Andrew Cristillo as the victim of the fatal crash on Aug. 3 in Whitchurch-Stouffville, which also left her and their three daughters injured. She writes that Cristillo was a supportive partner and hands-on father whose greatest wish was for his family to be safe, happy and looked after. OPP say the driver of the other vehicle in the head-on collision fled the scene but was found and arrested a short time later. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Jaiwin Kirubananthan was charged with dangerous driving causing death, three counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm, failing to remain at an accident resulting in death and public mischief. Police say Kirubananthan is the same person charged after a car hit an OPP vehicle Ford was travelling in on Highway 401 in January. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Global News
7 days ago
- Global News
Man charged in crash with Ontario Premier Doug Ford's vehicle now accused in fatal collision
Ontario Provincial Police say an 18-year-old man from Oshawa, Ont., who was recently charged in a collision that killed a father of three is the same person facing a dangerous driving charge in a crash involving Premier Doug Ford. A GoFundMe page by Christina Cristillo identifies her husband Andrew Cristillo as the victim of the fatal crash on Aug. 3 in Whitchurch-Stouffville, which also left her and their three daughters injured. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy She writes that Cristillo was a supportive partner and hands-on father whose greatest wish was for his family to be safe, happy and looked after. OPP say the driver of the other vehicle in the head-on collision fled the scene but was found and arrested a short time later. Jaiwin Kirubananthan was charged with dangerous driving causing death, three counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm, failing to remain at an accident resulting in death and public mischief. Story continues below advertisement Police say Kirubananthan is the same person charged after a car hit an OPP vehicle Ford was travelling in on Highway 401 in January.
