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Driver of red Jetta sought after woman, 73, killed in Hwy. 400 crash

Three other people in the minivan sustained minor injuries

The remnants of a minivan after it was struck by a Jetta early Friday on Hwy. 400 in Vaughan, killing a 73-year-old North York woman in the van.
The remnants of a minivan after it was struck by a Jetta early Friday on Hwy. 400 in Vaughan, killing a 73-year-old North York woman in the van. Photo by @OPP_HSD /Twitter

A 73-year-old North York woman was killed and three other people were injured after a car crashed into a minivan on Highway 400 north of Toronto early Friday.

The driver of the car then took off on foot.

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Ontario Provincial Police say a red Volkswagen Jetta that was seen driving “at a high rate of speed” collided with a minivan near Rutherford Road in Vaughan around 3 a.m.

The red Volkswagen Jetta abandoned after a fatal crash on Hwy. 400 at Rutherford Rd. on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. OPP PHOTO
The red Volkswagen Jetta abandoned after a fatal crash on Hwy. 400 at Rutherford Rd. on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. OPP PHOTO

A senior in the minivan died at the scene and three other passengers were transported to hospital with minor injuries.

OPP say the driver of the Volkswagen was last seen walking away from the crash and they are urging the driver to call a lawyer and surrender to police.

Fatal crash #Hwy400/Rutherford Rd. Driver of involved red VW Jetta seen walking away from the scene. 4 occupants in mini van struck by the VW, 3 sent to hospital, 1 female pronounced deceased. Est. 9am for reopening of the Highway. pic.twitter.com/YBUQfKVmkw

— OPP Highway Safety Division (@OPP_HSD) September 30, 2022

All Highway 400 southbound lanes between Rutherford Road and Highway 7 were closed as police investigated and conducted the cleanup.