Toronto man facing charges in 401 crash; 17-month-old baby in critical condition
Posted July 17, 2018 7:13 pm.
Last Updated July 18, 2018 4:18 pm.
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Provincial police say a man has been charged after a three-vehicle collision on Highway 401 Eastbound near Leslie Street early Monday morning.
A single SUV with one occupant, a taxi with five people and another vehicle with three occupants were involved in what is being investigated as a road rage incident.
OPP Sgt. Kerry Schmidt says after an interaction with the cab driver, the suspect allegedly slowed down in front of the taxi in “some type of street justice” in a live lane on the 401, causing a minor collision. Another vehicle behind the taxi was unable to stop and rammed into the back of the cab.
Paramedics said they transported two adults and three children to hospital.
Schmidt said the 17-month-old baby and the female driver of cab were both critically injured.
He added the baby was properly buckled in the taxi.
The other three suffered with minor injuries.
59-year-old Sanatha De Silva from Toronto is facing two charges of dangerous driving causing bodily harm.
He appeared in court on Wednesday and was released on a $500 bail.
