One passenger dead, another critically injured in Caledon crash; driver charged

One man is dead and another is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle crash in Caledon early Sunday morning.

OPP say officers responded to a collision on Bramalea Road near Boston Mills Road shortly after 1:30 a.m.

Three people were inside the vehicle when it left the roadway.

Investigators say one passenger, a 21-year-old from Brampton, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second passenger, 20, also from Brampton, was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre where he remains in critical condition. The driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say the driver was arrested after officers determined his ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol.

Karanvir Singh, 23, of Brampton, has been charged with impaired operation causing death, impaired operation causing bodily harm and obstructing a peace officer. He was held for a bail hearing.

Bramalea Road between King Street and Boston Mills Road was closed for several hours as OPP collision investigators and reconstructionists examined the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is asked to contact Caledon OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Anonymous tips can be provided through Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at peelcrimestoppers.ca.

Those affected by the incident can contact Caledon/Dufferin Victim Services at 905-951-3838.