NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE
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On Monday, Jan. 27, at approximately 6:34 p.m., 2 District (Niagara Falls/Niagara on-the-Lake) uniform officers with the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Thorold Stone Road and Beechwood Road in Niagara Falls for a serious collision.
Investigation revealed a 16-year-old female was operating a grey Hyandai Accent westbound on Thorold Stone Road when a 32-year-old was operating a black Chevrolet Cruz eastbound on Thorold Stone Road. As a result, the 16-year-old female lost control and entered oncoming traffic, colliding with the other vehicle.
Tragically the 16-year-old female succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital.
The 32-year-old female was transported to a local hospital with minor physical injuries.
Detectives with the Collision Reconstruction Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service have taken carriage of the investigation.
Anyone with information or anyone who may have been in the area with video footage or dash cam footage is encouraged to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009259.
Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.
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