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Hamilton Spectator
6 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
‘Significant spike' in impaired driving includes six Hamilton deaths
Hamilton police are warning about a concerning rise in impaired driving, including three fatal drunk-driving crashes that have killed six people — among them a 10-year-old girl — since June. On Friday, police announced they have laid impaired and dangerous driving charges in one of the fatal collisions — a three-vehicle crash on June 1 on Upper Centennial Parkway that killed two people. A 32-year-old Hamilton man is accused of drunk driving, driving double the 70 kilometre per hour limit, and driving an unsafe vehicle. The 'significant spike' in impaired driving cases includes a 25 per cent increase in May over 2024, and a 53 per cent increase in June compared to the same month last year, said Const. Trevor McKenna. Overall impaired driving offences are up 11 per cent over 2024. So far this year police have laid 369 impaired charges, with 216 people charged, he said. On June 1, shortly after midnight, police were called to a three-vehicle crash on Upper Centennial Parkway between Mud Street East and Green Mountain Road. The investigation revealed two pickup trucks were southbound when one — a 2014 Ford F-150 — hit the other and then crossed into northbound lanes where it struck a 2015 Kia Sorento head-on. The driver and passenger in the car were tragically killed, police said. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the F-150 was treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Following an investigation by the collision reconstruction unit, he was arrested Thursday. Nemanja Trivanovic, 32, from Hamilton is charged criminally with two counts of dangerous driving causing death, two counts of impaired driving causing death and two counts of having over 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood causing death. He faces further charges, under the Highway Traffic Act, of stunt driving, speeding 140 km/h in a 70 zone, having defective brakes and operating an unsafe vehicle. The families of the victims are requesting privacy as they grieve, police said in a release Friday. A little over a month after that fatal crash, 30-year-old Julia Smith and her 10-year-old daughter Grace were killed after their car was struck head-on by a pickup truck. Police allege the pickup driver was trying to pass another vehicle on Trinity Church Road on July 6. Grace died at the scene and her mom died in hospital just over a week later. Two men, also in the Honda Civic they were travelling in, were hurt in the crash. McKenna said investigators have identified impaired driving as a factor in the crash. That investigation is ongoing and charges have not yet been laid. Impaired driving was also allegedly behind fiery crash at the top of the Claremont Access that killed two people on June 22 around 3 a.m. In that case, police believe the Chevrolet was southbound on the access, when it left the road, hit the stone wall near Southam Park and caught fire. Both the driver and the passenger were pronounced dead at the scene and no other vehicles were involved. In response to the troubling increase in cases, police are reminding the public there are always alternatives to getting behind the wheel while impaired. These include designating a sober driver, calling a taxi or ride share, and using public transit. 'Plan ahead, your life and others depend on it,' police said. Police say they are also increasing RIDE lanes on the road, and on the water through the marine unit. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 911. Nicole O'Reilly is a crime and justice reporter at The Spectator. noreilly@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Global News
6 days ago
- Global News
Tow truck drivers caught fighting each other over Ontario car crash: police
A pair of tow truck drivers were scrapping it out as officers arrived at the scene of a collision in Cambridge, Ont., on Thursday afternoon, according to Waterloo Regional Police. The service says officers were dispatched to a collision on Franklin Boulevard near Mill Creek Road at around 2:15 p.m. and found a fleet of tow trucks waiting for them. Police say there were seven tow trucks from four companies at the scene when they arrived, despite the fact that zero calls for service had been placed by those involved in the collision or officers. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy In addition, two of the drivers were fighting at the scene, according to a release from police. In the end, officers issued 21 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act against tow truck drivers and companies. Story continues below advertisement Police say one of the tow trucks was also taken off the road due to safety concerns. Police also issued a reminder to residents that 'tow truck drivers and companies are not permitted to attend collision scenes or solicit business unless they have been requested by the involved parties or police, in accordance with regulations under the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act (TSSEA).'
CBC
6 days ago
- CBC
Tow truck drivers face 21 charges after fight near Cambridge crash
Police have laid 21 charges against several tow truck drivers who showed up at a Cambridge collision Thursday afternoon without being called, then two of them got in a fight. The Waterloo Regional Police Service says officers responded to a two-vehicle collision on Franklin Boulevard near Mill Creek Road just after 2 p.m. "Upon arrival, officers found the northbound lanes blocked by multiple tow trucks. Two tow truck drivers were engaged in a physical altercation at the scene," police said in a release. Officers determined neither of the drivers involved in the collision had called a tow truck, but seven trucks from four different companies arrived at the scene anyway. Police say the tow truck drivers were charged under the Highway Traffic Act and the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act. As well, one truck was deemed to be unsafe and was taken out of service. "Tow truck drivers and companies are not permitted to attend collision scenes or solicit business unless they have been requested by the involved parties or police," the police service said in a release.
Toronto Star
6 days ago
- Toronto Star
E-scooters, pedestrian signals and pets in cars: 5 Toronto traffic laws that might surprise you
Many of us like to think we're law-abiding citizens and adhere to traffic guidelines, but you could be violating a road rule on your everyday commute without even knowing it. In Toronto, there are three levels of laws that applies to operating a vehicle: the Criminal Code (federal), the Highway Traffic Act (provincial) and specific bylaws in the City of Toronto that govern the operation of vehicles in and off the roads.
CTV News
7 days ago
- CTV News
Charges laid after seven uncalled for tow trucks arrive at Cambridge collision
A long list of charges has been laid after police were called to a physical fight between two tow truck drivers at a crash site in Cambridge. The Waterloo Regional Police Service received several calls about a two-vehicle collision on Franklin Boulevard near Mill Creek Road on Thursday around 2:15 p.m. When officers arrived, they found the northbound lanes of the road were blocked by multiple tow trucks and two tow truck drivers were involved in a physical confrontation. In total, seven tow trucks from four different companies were at the crash, but police said the drivers involved in the collision hadn't called any of them. Officers laid 21 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and the Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act. They also deemed one truck to be unsafe and put it out of service. Under Ontario law, tow truck operators are not allowed to solicit services that have not been requested either by a driver or by another authorized person, such as a police officer.
