1. Police officers involved in highway crash declined interview
2. Police officers in 401 collision did not submit notes.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : The investigation into a tragic wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Whitby, Ontario, has taken a new turn as the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) reported that two officers involved in the incident have not yet agreed to be interviewed or submitted their notes. This development has raised questions about the handling of the pursuit that led to the fatal collision.
The crash, which occurred in April, claimed the lives of two grandparents and their infant grandchild, along with a 21-year-old man in a suspect vehicle that was being pursued by police. The pursuit began after Durham Region police identified a cargo van as a vehicle of interest in an alleged liquor store robbery in Clarington, Ontario, with the chase eventually moving onto Highway 401.
The SIU has stated that the officers have the legal right to decline interviews and withhold their notes, but the lack of cooperation has hindered the progress of the investigation. Despite this setback, the SIU has been actively interviewing witness officers and civilians, with over 100 videos related to the incident now in their possession, including in-car footage, drone footage, body-worn camera footage, and civilian recordings.
One of the passengers in the cargo van, a 38-year-old man, remains hospitalized following the crash. The victims of the collision, who were visiting from India, have left a profound impact on their family, with the father of the infant boy expressing the immense grief he and his wife have endured since the tragedy.
The emotional toll of losing his son and parents in the crash has been described as unbearable, far outweighing the physical injuries sustained. The pain and suffering experienced by the family serve as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of road accidents.
As the investigation into the Highway 401 crash continues, the SIU is determined to uncover the truth behind the events leading up to the collision. The outcome of the probe will shed light on the circumstances that led to the tragic loss of life and help prevent similar incidents in the future.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published on June 12, 2024. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story..
police officers involved in crash declined interview
police officers in 401 crash didn’t submit notes.
