In a deeply troubling incident, Peel Regional Police confirmed that the body of a 20-year-old Brampton woman was discovered hours after a fatal crash — inside a car that had already been towed to an impound yard. The grim discovery came only after her family reported her missing later the same day.
The crash occurred around 4:20 a.m. on November 1 near Chinguacousy Road and Queen Street, where emergency crews responded to a violent two-vehicle collision. A 31-year-old male driver of a Honda Civic was pronounced dead at the scene, and firefighters extricated his body before the vehicle was removed for further investigation.
At the time, police said there was “no immediate or clear indication of a passenger” inside the wreckage. However, hours later, when the young woman’s family contacted police to report her missing, investigators used a location-sharing app to trace her last known whereabouts — which led them back to the crash site.
Upon re-examining the impounded Honda Civic, officers made the devastating discovery. “Officers closely examined the rear passenger compartment of the demolished vehicle and located the remains of the deceased woman embedded in the wreckage,” said Const. Tyler Bell-Morena. Firefighters were again called in to assist with her extrication using specialized equipment.
Peel Police have since launched an internal review into the handling of the collision and the initial search. “We recognize the profound impact of this tragedy and ask that the privacy of the families involved be respected,” said Bell-Morena. “Our thoughts remain with the families and all those affected by this tragic collision.”
The driver of the second vehicle — a youth whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act — has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and failure or refusal to comply with demand.
Police are urging anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers anonymously as the investigation continues.