Hamilton bar could temporarily lose liquor licence after fatal crash

A Hamilton bar could temporarily lose its liquor licence in the wake of a crash that left two people dead.

The three-vehicle crash occurred on Upper Centennial Parkway in Stoney Creek shortly after midnight on June 1, 2025.

A Ford F-150 pickup truck and a Chevrolet Silverado collided, and then the F-150 then crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a northbound 2015 Kia Sorento head-on. The driver and passenger of the Sorento were pronounced dead at the scene.

Nemanja Trivanovic, a 32-year-old man from Hamilton, faces several charges, including dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and impaired driving causing death.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor sales licence at Rosedale Sports Bar & Eatery in Hamilton for 60 days, the AGCO said in a press release.

The AGCO alleges that Rosedale Sports Bar & Eatery permitted a patron to become intoxicated on the premises and continued to serve alcohol to a person who was or appeared to be intoxicated.

The patron was later involved in the fatal crash, the AGCO said.

“When alcohol is not served responsibly, the consequences can be devastating. Licensed establishments have a responsibility to monitor service, identify signs of intoxication and take action when needed,” said Dr. Karin Schnarr, registrar and chief executive officer, AGCO. “The AGCO will continue to hold licensees accountable when they fail to meet their obligations and put people at risk.”

The AGCO added that the allegations relate to the bar’s conduct before the collision and are separate from any criminal proceedings.

The circumstances underscore the public-safety purpose of Ontario’s safe-service rules, which require licensed establishments to monitor alcohol service, recognize signs of intoxication and stop service when necessary.

A licensee served with a Notice of Proposal has the right to appeal within 15 days.

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