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Driver Charged in Deadly Thorold Crash

Monday, 3 April 2023 12:20

By Linda Morgan

Photo Credit: Niagara Regional Police Services

Suspect charged with careless driving causing death

Police have made an arrest after a deadly collision in Thorold.

Just before 8:00 p.m. on October 5th, emergency crews were called to the Highway 406 overpass on Highway 20, in response to a collision between a motorcycle and a Hyundai Elantra.

The driver of the motorcycle, a Pelham man in his 50s, was killed.

On March 31st, police arrested the driver of the Hyundai.

A 62 year old St. Catharines resident has been charged with careless driving causing death.

The identity of the suspect hasn't been released.

The suspect was released on a Summons and will appear in court tomorrow.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009569.

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