Charge laid in Hamilton crash that killed 64-year-old man on Monday

Hamilton police have charged a 23-year-old man from Kitchener in connection with a downtown crash on Monday that killed a 64-year-old man.

The incident occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. Monday at the intersection of Main Street and James Street South.

When police first arrived on scene, they found a 64-year-old man inside a grey four-door Toyota Camry in serious condition.

Authorities say that immediate, lifesaving measures were taken to save the man’s life but he was later pronounced dead after being transported to hospital.

The two men in the other vehicle, a four-door bronze B.M.W., were also transported to hospital in non-life-threatening condition.

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Police have charged Abdul Wahab Jouria, 23, of Kitchener with dangerous driving causing death.

The investigation is still ongoing, with police saying they believe speed and street racing played a part in this crash.

Investigators are strongly urging witnesses or any businesses with security camera footage to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Staff Sergeant Hannah Carter at 905-546-3948 or hcarter@hamiltonpolice.ca.