A Hamilton man has died after a multi-vehicle crash on York Boulevard in the early hours of Saturday night, marking the 13th road death of the year in the city.
In a press release Sunday afternoon, Hamilton police said that shortly after 7:30 p.m., a 61-year-old Hamilton man was driving a 2003 Nissan sedan heading south on York Boulevard just past the McQuesten High Level Bridge.
Police said the man entered the lanes in a northerly direction, driving down the road of an approaching 2008 Jeep Liberty. Then the side of the front driver of the Nissan trimmed the side of the rear driver of the Jeep, which was driven by a 30-year-old Hamilton man.
As a result of the collision, the Jeep suffered significant damage and stopped on the east side of the sidewalk.
After contacting the Jeep, police said the Nissan turned counterclockwise directly into the path of an approaching 2022 Mercedes-Benz, which was driven by a 27-year-old man. of the United States.
The two vehicles collided and the door of the Nissan passenger was hit by the Mercedes-Benz, according to police. The two cars finally stopped on the east side of the sidewalk.
The scene of a fatal seven-car crash on York Boulevard Saturday night. John Rennison / The Hamilton Spectator
The driver of the Nissan was removed from his car by emergency crews and was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. His identity has not been revealed by police.
Several people from the other two vehicles involved were assessed by paramedics, and two Mercedes-Benz passengers were taken to hospital with minor injuries, according to police.
Hamilton’s superintendent of paramedic services, Dave Thompson, told The Spectator that the patients evaluated at the scene included a two-month-old boy and four women.
The Hamilton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit has taken over the investigation. As of Sunday evening, deterioration and speed had not been ruled out as factors in the crash.
A previous police press release stated that seven vehicles were involved in the collision, but Thompson said “not everyone seems to have had contact. A few had to turn around to avoid (the accident).
Police closed York Boulevard for about six hours while investigating the crash.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the researchers at 905-546-4753. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or post tips online at crimestoppershamilton.com.
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