Two men arrested after fatal Scarborough collision that killed 68-year-old woman

Two men have been arrested following a fatal collision in Scarborough that claimed the life of a 68-year-old woman.

The collision happened around 9:51 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, near Lawrence Avenue East and Scarborough Golf Club Road.

Toronto Police say a grey 2014 BMW 750i was travelling eastbound on Lawrence Avenue East when it collided with a red 2017 Ford Escape. The Ford, driven by a 70-year-old man, was travelling westbound and turning left into a driveway.

A 68-year-old female passenger in the Ford was taken to hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Two men were also taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

On Monday, October 12, 34-year-old Florin Mitea of Toronto was arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a conveyance causing bodily harm, dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death, and obstructing a peace officer.

Gabriel Mitea, 25, of Toronto, was also arrested and charged with obstructing a peace officer.

The investigation by Toronto Police Traffic Services is ongoing. Police are asking residents, businesses and drivers who may have security or dashcam footage of the collision or the surrounding area to contact investigators.

Anyone with information can contact police at 416-808-1900 .