Investigators with the York Regional Police have charged a 24-year-old suspect with multiple offences following a serious collision in Vaughan that left one person with severe injuries at Highway 7 and Highway 27.
Police say a black 2023 Jeep Wrangler was travelling eastbound on Highway 7 when it collided with a Dodge Caravan with four occupants travelling northbound on Highway 27.
A man from the Dodge Caravan was transported to the hospital with life-altering injuries. The other three occupants were taken to hospital with minor injuries, according to police.
The suspect fled on foot after the collision.
A short time later, the suspect was located nearby and arrested.
Lovepreet Gharu, 24, of no fixed address, was charged with the following:
- Dangerous operation - cause bodily harm
- Failure to stop after an accident resulting in bodily harm
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Operation of a conveyance while prohibited
- Breach of probation
- Fail to comply with judicial release order
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Unlawfully possess the master key
The investigation revealed the Jeep Wrangler had been reported stolen in Toronto on May 15.
Investigators are urging any witnesses to contact the York Regional Police #4 District Criminal Investigations Burea at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7445.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or submit an online tip at 1800222tips.com.
