SIU investigating fatal crash involving truck that fled police in Burlington
Posted January 29, 2024 10:31 am.
Last Updated January 29, 2024 1:33 pm.
The province’s police watchdog is investigating after a fatal early morning rollover crash in Burlington involving a vehicle that fled police.
Emergency crews were called to the westbound QEW ramp to Brant Street around 3:45 a.m. Monday for reports of a collision.
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) says Halton police stopped a truck for speeding on the highway near Guelph Line. The truck fled and ended up rolling over and crashing at the Brant Street ramp.
Their were four occupants in the truck who were brought to hospital with injuries. A 26-year-old man has been pronounced dead, according to the SIU.
The SIU has invoked their mandate and are investigating the incident. The watchdog is an independent government agency that investigates police interactions resulting in death, serious injury, sexual assault or the discharge of a firearm at a person.
The westbound QEW ramp to Brant reopened before 1:30 p.m. after being closed for several hours.
