Driver Charged After Fatal Collision in Bowmanville

On Sunday, July 21st, 2024, at approximately 8:38 p.m., officers from East Division responded to a collision involving two motor vehicles and three pedestrians on Simpson Avenue in Bowmanville.

A grey Hyundai sedan was heading south on Simpson Avenue, when it hit a grey Hyundai Tucson SUV, which was also going south. The grey sedan then lost control, went over the curb onto the sidewalk, hitting three pedestrians including an infant.

The male pedestrian was transported to a Toronto-area trauma centre, where he was pronounced deceased. The female pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital in serious condition. The infant pedestrian was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The female passenger from the SUV sustained minor injuries.

Liam James Patrick Kendall, age 22 of Clarington is charged with Impaired Operation Cause Death, Impaired Operation cause Bodily Harm x3, Dangerous Driving Cause Death, Dangerous Driving Cause Bodily Harm x3, and Operate Motor Vehicle - No Insurance.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Members of the DRPS Collision Investigation Unit attended the scene to conduct an investigation. The roads in the area were closed for several hours while evidence was collected. 

Anyone with information about this incident or who witnessed this collision is asked to call Detective Constable Dalgetty #3819 at 905-579-1520 ext. 5217 (toll free 1-888-579-1520). Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation. These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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