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Wrong-Way Police Chase on Highway 401 Ends in Tragedy
Baby and Grandparents Killed in Collision
CP24 Now reports that a wrong-way police chase on Highway 401 in Whitby, Ontario, has ended in a tragic collision, resulting in the deaths of a baby and their grandparents. The incident occurred on the evening of April 29 and was captured on a driver's dashcam.
According to witnesses, the chase began after officers attempted to pull over a vehicle for a traffic violation. The driver of the suspect vehicle fled, leading police on a high-speed chase in the wrong direction on the highway.
Tragically, the suspect vehicle collided head-on with a minivan carrying a family of three. The baby and the grandparents in the minivan were pronounced dead at the scene, while the driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
The suspect driver, identified as a 25-year-old man, was arrested at the scene and charged with numerous offenses, including impaired driving and causing death by dangerous driving.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns about the dangers of high-speed chases. Police officials are investigating the circumstances surrounding the chase and have promised to release more information as it becomes available.
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