An unidentified female was fatally injured after a vehicle she was riding in lost control and left the roadway in Pickering.
On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at approximately 4:30 a.m., members from West Division responded to a collision involving a rolled over vehicle on Brock Road near Mowbray Street. A black 2018 Audi sedan was southbound on Brock Road when it lost control, left the roadway and struck a large tree. The vehicle had four occupants onboard and was driven by a 20-year-old male from Quebec. Two of the occupants were ejected during the collision and rollover.
One of the occupants, a yet to be identified female, aged 18-22, was ejected and fatally injured as a result of the collision. Police are currently attempting to identify the female.
The other two occupants were transported to a Toronto-area trauma center. They are currently listed in serious but stable condition.
The 20-year-old driver of the vehicle, who also suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries, was later arrested for numerous offences.
Sohaib Abdallah LOUNES, age 20 from Quebec is charged with: Dangerous Operation Causing Death, Dangerous Operation Cause Bodily Harm x2, Possession of Electronic Device for the Purpose of Committing Motor Vehicle Theft, and Possession of Break-and-Enter Instruments.
Members of the DRPS Traffic Services Branch – Collision Investigation Unit (CIU), attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The area of the roadway was closed for several hours while evidence was collected.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Rayne of the Traffic Services Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5256.
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
