Driver Charged in Parking Lot Death

Thursday, 4 September 2025 10:27

By Geoff Waterfield

Police issued the charge after a boy was killed late July in a St. Catharines aquatic centre parking lot

An update from police concerning the tragedy at a St. Catharines aquatic centre that claimed the life of a young boy.

It was July 31st when officers were called to find the child had been struck and killed by a vehicle in the parking lot, at the corner of Carlton and Niagara Streets.

The driver remained at the scene.

Police have charged the 74-year old St. Catharines resident driving the car with Careless Driving Causing Death.

The driver was issued a provincial summons notice and has a future court date.

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