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Driver of Lamborghini charged in fatal multi-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill

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A 39-year-old driver of a Lamborghini has been charged in connection with a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill two months ago that claimed the life of a 32-year-old woman.

The collision happened on April 1 just after 6 p.m. on Stouffville Road between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street.

York Regional Police said a 2017 blue Lamborghini, a 2014 grey Mercedes, a 2010 white Dodge Caravan, a 2009 blue Toyota Corolla and a 2005 silver Toyota were involved in the crash.

READ MORE: Woman killed after multi-vehicle crash involving Lamborghini in Richmond Hill

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The female passenger in the Lamborghini was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Lamborghini was transported to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Police said the 44-year-old driver of the silver Toyota and the 36-year-old passenger were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Their conditions have since been upgraded to stable. The drivers of the three other vehicles suffered minor injuries.

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The son of one of the drivers involved in the crash told Global News at the scene that his father is a driving instructor.

“He saw the Lamborghini coming towards him, and my father swerved in enough time for the Lamborghini not to hit him head on,” Azhar Malik said.

READ MORE: Man dead after single-vehicle crash in Richmond Hill

Police have not disclosed the exact circumstances of the crash.

George Dabit of King City has been charged with manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death, two counts of criminal negligence causing bodily harm, two counts of dangerous operation causing bodily harm, dangerous operation causing death and dangerous operation.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on July 24.

Anyone in the area with information on the collision is asked to contact officers at 1-888-876-5423 ext. 7704 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

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