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Toronto Teen Faces 12 Charges After Crash That Killed Three Siblings

Ethan Lehouillier, 19, remains in custody following a fatal Highway 401 collision that has prompted community mourning and renewed calls for impaired-driving prevention.

Ethan Lehouillier of Georgetown, Ont., is shown in this courtroom sketch on Tuesday May 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Alexandra Newbould
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MADD Canada urges stronger action after a fatal Etobicoke crash.

Overview

  • The crash occurred early Sunday on the Renforth Drive off-ramp of Highway 401, killing three siblings aged 6, 13, and 15, and injuring three others.
  • Ethan Lehouillier, the 19-year-old driver, has been charged with 12 offenses, including three counts of impaired driving causing death.
  • A publication ban is in place to protect the identities of the child victims, all of whom were students in the Toronto Catholic District School Board.
  • MADD Canada has emphasized the need for targeted impaired-driving education for young men and the implementation of anti-impairment vehicle technology.
  • A GoFundMe campaign to support the victims' family has raised over $121,000, with the school board offering counselling services to the grieving community.