Source Feed: The Globe and Mail
Author: Claire McFarlane
Publication Date: August 13, 2025 - 21:42
Driver in fatal crash had no restrictions after earlier collision involving Doug Ford, OPP says
August 13, 2025
An 18-year-old who faces charges in a crash that killed a father of three had no restrictions on his drivers’ licence after a collision involving Premier Doug Ford earlier this year, the Ontario Provincial Police confirmed.
Now, a member of the victim’s family wants to see legislative change to prevent people accused of dangerous driving from being on the road.
Jaiwin Kirubananthan, of Oshawa, was arrested in connection with a head-on collision on Aug. 3 that killed 35-year-old Andrew Cristillo of Mount Albert, Ont., and injured his wife and three daughters. He was charged with dangerous driving causing death, three counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm, failing to remain at an accident resulting in death and public mischief. The crash happened in Whitchurch-Stouffville, northeast of Toronto.
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