BREAKING: Four people dead, including infant, in wrong-way crash on Hwy 401

**A wrong-way crash on Highway 401 in Whitby last night has left four people dead, including an infant, Ontario’s police watchdog says.

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[meowthecat]

Police should have abandoned the high speed pursuit when the suspect entered the highway into on coming traffic .but instead they put civilian lives at risk trying to be hero’s and what did it accomplish ? Fuck all.

[RaheemRollair]

The fact that 25 police vehicles were in wrong-way pursuit of the suspect in a busy highway was a disaster waiting to happen.

[mackenziefletcher]

Wow that person shouldn't have been out of jail in the first place

[CDN]

Condolences to the loved ones of those lost. Heartbreaking.

[gordgallant]

Why would the police even chase the wrong way on a busy highway

[MohammedIbrahim-dmqd]

Honestly on the side note I want to add. There are horrible drivers out there lately. Drivers are given licenses too easiliy these days. Almost everyday I face drivers who doesn't know what theya re doing or very confused.

[muhammadanwerhussain]

The police's irresponsible act Robbers could cough any day or any time, but 20 minutes chasing a vehicle while driving in a wrong direction is a nonsensical act.

[justabrat]

This is horrific, condolences to everyone involved and their families =(

[anikomiles]

So is it worth chasing fleeing suspects on a highway? 🤷🏻‍♀️😞

[nolanbooker]

Sad news about the kid and good riddance to the perps. I'm sure they were out on bail for some criminal activity.

[WildRoseCountryGirl]

What an absolute tragidy for both families. I hope they can heal from this. So senseless.

[brianwong]

Just a reminder. Every single Liberal & NDP federal MP voted against the motion for bail reform almost 2 years ago. Every. Single. One.

[jmwbu]

I saw this all happen i got on the highway going to whitby from courtice just as the chase happened

[larryjoseph]

They are not supposed to chase if it's a danger to the public...and this clearly was.

[sintiamaria]

Chasing an alcohol robbery done on LCBO, endangering everyone, police must be accountable to decide pursuit the vehicle on the opposite busy lane. What stupid and irresponsible they were. They should’ve done better, helicopter to keep an eye on the van to see where would exit maybe.

[mariaalejandrairaheta]

toronto is just not a safe place to live anymore. it’s so disappointing.

[mrgoodcrazy]

It's so sad to hear this news. I hope the families find the strength to get through this

[djgetbusy]

Police should have never chase, they contributed in the outcome, all over liquor, this man obviously not sane driving into incoming traffic, not sure what outcome the police was looking for putting everyone else in danger

[JcraftCharger]

Wow, you used to hear about this crap happening (unfortunately) in some state about 3 or 4 times a year. Now its Whitby.

[flydieselair]

I hope the truck driver is OK. It is too bad about any innocent people lost. The U-Haul driver received justice recompense.