A 16-year-old driver died Monday after she lost control of her car and collided with another vehicle in Niagara Falls.
Just after 6:30 p.m., Niagara Regional Police were called to Thorold Stone and Beechwood roads for a report of a serious collision.
Their investigation determined the 16-year-old girl was driving westbound on Thorold Stone in a black Chevrolet Cruze when she lost control of the vehicle and entered oncoming traffic. The vehicle collided with a grey Hyundai Accent being driven eastbound.
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The 16-year-old was taken to hospital where she died of her injuries. A 32-year-old woman who was driving the other vehicle was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Detectives with the collision reconstruction
On Monday, Jan. 27, at approximately 6:34 p.m., 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara on-the-Lake) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Thorold Stone Road and Beechwood Road in Niagara Falls for a serious collision.
Investigation revealed a 16-year-old female was operating a gray Hyandai Accent westbound on Thorold Stone Road when a 32-year-old was operating a black Chevrolet Cruz eastbound on Thorold Stone Road. As a result, the 16-year-old female lost control and entered oncoming traffic, colliding with the other vehicle.
Tragically the 16-year-old female succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital.
The 32 year old female was transported to a local hospital with minor physical injuries.
Detectives with the Collision Reconstruction Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service have taken carriage of the investigation.
Anyone with information or anyone who may have been in the area with video footage or dash cam footage is encouraged to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009259.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.