Hamilton Police have laid several charges against a 30-year-old woman after a deadly crash this past winter.
Police say on the evening of February 17th , 2026, a 2025 Jeep Compass, driven by a 29-year-old woman, was travelling westbound on Wilson Street at a high rate of speed in dense fog.
At the same time, a 2022 Acura MDX, operated by a 52-year-old man, had exited Highway 403 and was attempting to turn left onto Wilson Street when the two vehicles collided.
The 52-year-old driver died in the crash.
As a result of the investigation, the now 30-year-old woman from Hagersville has been arrested and charged with dangerous operation causing death, stunt driving, speeding 130 in a 60 kilometre zone, and failing to wear a seatbelt.
The suspect will appear in court in August, and has been released from custody.
Anyone with additional information or video footage that may assist investigators is asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppershamilton.com.
Story credit: Bonnie Heslop
Image credit: Hamilton Police
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