Car crash that killed 2 children: Laval police search for witnesses

A photographic example of a vehicle of interest in a Jan. 5 case of dangerous driving that left two children dead. (SPL)

Laval police (SPL) says it is looking into an incident of dangerous driving that occurred last January that left a six-year-old girl and a five-month-old baby dead.

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“Investigators assigned to this case are looking for anyone who witnessed the incident or may have relevant information, particularly video footage,” the force stated on Monday.

This comes after the two young girls died following a multi-vehicle crash at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 5 on Route 335 between Dagenais Boulevard and Saint-Saëns Street.

The collision, involving four vehicles, also sent nine people to hospital.

• READ MORE: Girl, 6, dead, baby sister fighting for life after multi-vehicle crash in Laval, Que.

Following the incident, a 40-year-old man was released with a promise to appear in court at a later date.

No charges have been laid, and the case remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is encouraged to confidentially contact the Info-Police Hotline at 450-662-INFO (4636) or call 911 and mention case number LVL-260105-079.