🚨 Fatal Collision on Highway 401 Claims Lives of Three Children
Tragedy in Etobicoke: Three Children Killed in Highway 401 Crash
A horrifying two-vehicle collision on Highway 401 in Etobicoke, Toronto, has left three children dead and three others injured. The crash occurred just after midnight on Sunday, May 18, 2025, and involved a suspected impaired driver, now in police custody.
🚗 What Happened?
According to CBC News, a Dodge Caravan exited Highway 401 at Renforth Drive at high speed. The driver failed to stop at a red light and crossed the median, colliding with a Chrysler Pacifica that was stopped at the intersection.
Inside the Chrysler Pacifica were two adults and four children. Tragically, a 15-year-old and a 13-year-old were pronounced dead at the scene, and a 6-year-old girl died later in hospital. The remaining passengers, including a 10-year-old, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
👮♂️ Charges and Investigation
The driver of the Dodge Caravan, 19-year-old Ethan Lehouillie of Georgetown, Ontario, has been arrested and charged with:
- Three counts of impaired operation causing death
- Three counts of dangerous driving causing death
- Impaired operation causing bodily harm
Toronto police said the collision is being investigated by their Traffic Services unit. They urge any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
😔 A Community in Mourning
The tragedy has shaken the local community. “One person’s decision to drink and drive is a fatal decision,” said Acting Inspector Baheer Sarbanandan. “A family is now torn apart.”
The crash is yet another reminder of the ongoing dangers of impaired driving, which continues to claim innocent lives across Canada.
📍 Why This Matters
This tragedy not only highlights the severe consequences of impaired driving but also raises concerns about urban road safety, especially near busy highways like the 401, one of the most dangerous stretches in Ontario.
