Toronto Driver Died After Crashing Into A Townhouse & The Homicide Unit Is Investigating

Evidence of gunfire was found at the scene.

Contributing Writer

A Toronto driver died on Thursday morning following a single-car crash in Scarborough.

The incident, which occurred near Washburn Way and Tapscott Road at around 3:42 a.m., resulted in a vehicle crashing into the wall of a townhouse.

According to a report by Toronto police, officers arrived on the scene for "unknown trouble" and found the driver injured and unresponsive. They were taken to hospital and later pronounced dead.

The responding officers also discovered evidence of gunfire on the scene.

As a result, police have revealed that the homicide unit has taken over the investigation.

  • Contributing Writer

    Patrick John Gilson (he/him) is a Contributing Writer with Narcity Media. He is a pro at ensuring his content is both exciting and tailored to millennials. He specializes in breaking news and investigative stories that require him to be on scene— something he enjoys and thrives in.

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