One of the people injured in a fatal early morning single-vehicle crash Saturday has life-altering injuries, with police saying the second received non-life-threatening injuries.
Wellington OPP, fire and paramedic services responded to reports of the collision shortly after 1:30 a.m. Saturday on Watson Road South between Maltby Road East and Wellington Road 34, south of Guelph, Ont.
Six people were in the vehicle, police said. Four were pronounced dead at the scene, while two were transported to hospital.
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“Our investigation has determined that six occupants were travelling in the vehicle when it left the roadway, struck a guardrail and entered the ravine,” said Insp. Karen Medeiros, detachment commander for Wellington OPP.
No names were released but OPP said the victims include a 19-year-old man from Mississauga, 19-year-old man from Brampton, a 17-year-old girl from Mississauga and a 15-year-old girl from Milton. A 17-year-old female remains in hospital with life-altering injuries as does a 16-year-old who received non-life-threatening injuries. Both teens in hospital are from Mississauga, according to police.
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Medeiros said investigators continue to gather and preserve evidence in what she calls a complex investigation, but said it is too soon to determine exactly what happened. Anyone who may have been travelling in the area early Saturday, or who has surveillance or dashcam footage, is asked to contact OPP.
Asked about seatbelt use, Medeiros cautioned that the investigation is looking into whether speed or seatbelt use were contributing factors. But she said she did not believe there were enough seatbelts for the number of people in the vehicle.
—with files from Global News’ Rachel Morgan
To Shakeytremors…the fact that too many people with not enough seatbelts plus the time of the crash plus the ages of those killed says a lot about the reading for this tragic outcome. This was a disaster waiting to happen before they even drive away in the first place. So yes, people can certainly make judgments on these facts alone.
Two 19 year old men, with three girls two of which were 17, the third 15 years old. What the hell is going on? The accident happened at 1:30am. Where are the girls parents? Too late now for the parents to step up. Sorrow for everyone.
Parents must be devastated. But ine has to wonder why such young girls were hanging around with adults.
A real shame a tragic accident happened.
Before we throw around accusations or suggestions, I believe it is best for us all to wait and see what the investigation reveals; for all we know, they could have hit ice or had something go catastrophically wrong mechanically.
What a waste of lives. Those poor parents and loved ones having to deal with this. Do something that makes this tragedy count. Help others not make the same mistake. The wreck of the car should be sent around to high schools as a sobering reminder what can happen when you do stupidly idiotic things in cars. Life is real, not a movie stunt.