Child, 3, dies after Milton crash
Posted January 10, 2015 5:32 pm.
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A three-year-old girl has died after a single-vehicle crash in Milton.
Emergency crews were called to the scene on Esquesing Line, just north of Steeles Avenue, shortly before 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
Police say the girl’s 36-year-old mother was driving an SUV style vehicle northbound when she lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle then headed into a ditch and collided with a hydro pole.
The little girl was rushed to a local hospital where she later died.
The mother suffered minor injuries.
Police say both mother and child were wearing appropriate safety restraints at the time of the crash.
The investigation has determined that blowing snow appears to have contributed to the accident.
Esquesing Line was closed for several hours while police conducted their investigation.
Union Gas responded to repair a gas line that was damaged during the collision.
Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash to come forward.
