Teen driver charged in fatal Vaughan crash released on bail
Posted May 26, 2021 11:16 am.
A 16-year-old boy charged in connection with a crash in Vaughan that left two children dead has been released on bail, his lawyer told CityNews.
The hearing was held on Wednesday and the bail conditions include house arrest.
A 10-year-old girl and her four-year-old brother both died after they were struck by a car that veered off the road on Athabasca Drive, just off Dufferin Street north of Teston Road, on May 16.
A neighbour who was with the children was also hurt, but his injuries were not life-threatening.
The teen driver from Richmond Hill has been charged with:
- Two counts of Dangerous Operation Cause Death
- Two counts of Criminal Negligence Cause Death
- Two counts of Dangerous Operation Cause Bodily Harm
- Two counts of Criminal Negligence Cause Bodily Harm
His next court appearance is on June 17.
Last week, the family of the two young siblings released a statement through York regional police.
“We are extremely traumatized by the tragic loss of our daughter and son,” the family said. “The past days have been extremely difficult for our family. We appreciate the prayers and thoughts of all those grieving with us.”
Police added that the family requested privacy and don’t want names or photos of their children released at this time.
