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+ ENEWS | Thursday, October 27, 2022 | 8 LOUIE ROSELLA lrosella@metroland.com kville Bea Halton Regional Police 3 are investigating a fatal crash at a busy Oakville in- tersection. trying to turn left one Iro- YOUNG MAN KILLED IN CRASH quois Shore Road. A 22-year-old man from Oakville was the driver of the motorcycle, while a 29- year-old woman, also from Oakville, was the driver of the automobile, police said. "Despite lifesaving ef- forts, the driver of the mo- torcycle was pronounced deceased at the scene," po- lice said in a news release Monday. e driver of the auto- mobile received minor in- juries. Due to the nature of the collision, the force's Colli- sion Reconstruction Unit attended and took carriage of the investigation. The Intersection was closed for about 3.5 hours for the scene investigation. "Speed is believed to bea contributing factor in the investigation," police said. A number of witnesses d at the collision lice would like ‘0 ‘speak. with anyone else who witnessed the collision (and did not remain on scene) or may have dashcam video in the area at the time of the colli- sion. Anyone with informa- tion can call police at 905- 825-4747 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Hosting an event online or in the community? Post the details for free in our calendar. Book your Personalized Smile Consultation today insidehalton.com 647-496-1424 2-2983 Westoak Trails Blvd. villageortho.ca Oakville me —VILLAGE— “Gb orTHODONTICs At Village Orthodontics in Oakville, we specialize in beautiful smiles using clear aligners and traditional braces. New Patients Welcome Schedule your complimentary consultation today! DRIVER KILLED BY FLYING TIRE ON QEW LOOSE WHEEL CAME OFF A TRUCK PULLING AN EMPTY BOAT TRAILER, POLICE SAY LOUIE ROSELLA lrosella@metroland.com Halton Regional Police have released further in- phe The driver of this Mercedes died after he was hit by a tying wheel on the QEW in Oakville Tuesday, Oct. 18. Police say a 77- year- old man has een. ro- nounced Geceased” in the horrific incident on the eastbound ¢ QEW near Win- ston Churchill Boulevard, which occurred before 1 pm. Police say a wheel came off of a westbound vehicle and bounced into the east- bound side and hit three vehicles, killing the male driver of one of the vehi- formation about a tragedy cles, a Mercedes, accord- on the QEW in Oakville ing to Tuesday, Oct. 18. Schmidt. YMCA of Oakville Police said an elderly passenger in the Mercedes steered the vehicle to a safe stop. Schmidt said investiga- tors suspect the loose wheel came off a trucl pulling an empty boat trailer on the westbound lanes at the time of the tragedy. Police have locat- ed the truck and trailer and the investigation i ison- can call Burlington OPP at 905-681-2511. Noe cost te participate! = Ages 18 to 30 years New Y Mind Program for Young Adults Y Mind is a free, seven- week program Y Mind is designed to help people who suffer from mild to moderate anxiety learn coping strategies which include mindfulness and self-compassion, ina safe, supportive group small group environment. The first session will begin in early November. If you or someone you know can benefit from Y Mind, scan the QR code to register for one of our Information Sessions. e place on Thursday evenings erson and virtually.