Peel police say the body of a second victim from a fatal crash in Brampton was only discovered hours after the collision, once the vehicle had already been transported to the police impound yard.
The crash occurred around 4:20 a.m. Saturday near Chinguacousy Road and Queen Street West, involving a youth driver and a Honda Civic that was heavily damaged. One victim — the driver of the Civic — was declared dead at the scene, and police said there was “no immediate or clear indication of a passenger” at the time of the rescue.
Const. Amanda Steenson said that later the same day, officers received reports of a missing 20-year-old woman whose last known location, tracked through a mobile app, matched the crash site.
“Officers simultaneously checked the crash scene and attended the impound yard to determine whether evidence of a passenger existed,” Steenson explained.
Upon re-examining the rear passenger compartment of the demolished car, police found the woman’s remains embedded in the wreckage. Brampton Fire and Emergency Services were called to assist with specialized equipment to extricate the body.
“We recognize the profound impact of this tragedy and ask that the privacy of the families involved be respected as they continue to grieve,” Steenson said.
The youth driver of the second vehicle has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and failure to comply with demand, Peel police confirmed in a social media update Tuesday.
The incident has raised questions about crash-site assessments and the extent of damage involved in the devastating early-morning collision, which police continue to investigate.
