30-year-old woman charged in collision that killed a Hamilton man

05-Jun-2026

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A 30-year-old woman from Hagersville, Ont., has been arrested and charged for a collision that killed a Hamilton man, Hamilton police say. 

The two-vehicle crash took place on Feb 17, 2026, around 7:30 p.m. on Wilson Street at the Highway 403 eastbound exit ramp. 

Police said their investigation determined that a 2025 Jeep Compass, driven by a then-29-year-old woman, was travelling westbound on Wilson Street at a high rate of speed in conditions of dense fog. 

The Jeep collided with a 2022 Acura MDX driven by a 52-year-old man, which had exited Highway 403 and was attempting a left turn on to Wilson Street. The man was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

A 43-year-old woman seated in the front seat of the Acura MDX was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Police say the accused was arrested on May 28 and has been charged with dangerous operation causing death, dangerous operation causing bodily harm, stunt driving, speeding and failure to wear a seatbelt.