19-year-old charged following fatal collision in Vaughan

York Regional Police have charged a 19-year-old man following a fatal collision involving three motor vehicles in Vaughan.

On Thursday, June 1, at about 7:30 p.m., York Regional Police were called to a collision on Pine Valley Drive north of Major Mackenzie Drive. 

Officers learned the driver of a blue Mazda CX-3 stopped to help a dog cross the road and a grey Ford Escape stopped behind the Mazda. A white Mercedes travelling southbound then struck the Ford, causing a chain-reaction collision, according to police.

A 72-year-old woman from Vaughan, an occupant of the Ford, was killed by the collision. The occupants of the Mazda and Mercedes received minor injuries, police said.

Frank Pirritano, of Gilford, has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm, police said. 

Pirritano will be appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket on August 24. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Collision Investigation Unit by calling 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704. Anonymous tips can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting their website at www.1800222tips.com.