Updated: April 18, 2025 at 8:49AM EDT
Published: April 18, 2025 at 7:12AM EDT
CP24’s Beatrice Vaisman on scene with the latest updates from police and witness who say the car was travelling at a ‘high rate of speed.’
Toronto police are investigating a fatal collision in Scarborough after a car slammed into a hydro pole and burst into flames early Friday morning.
In a post shared to social media, police say they were called to the area of Eglinton Avenue East and Brimley Road shortly after 12 a.m. for reports of a major collision.
This is the second fiery crash this week following reports of a similar hydro pole crash on Lake Shore Boulevard Wednesday night.
In this latest instance, police say the vehicle, identified as a BMW sedan going westbound on Eglington, allegedly hit another vehicle before the diver “lost control and struck a hydro pole.”
It’s also been confirmed that the BMW then “caught fire with the lone occupant trapped inside.”
Speaking to CP24’s Beatrice Vaisman, officials acknowledged that speed is likely “considered to be a factor.” However, as of 9 a.m. they are still unable to identify the victim.
Toronto police Toronto police investigating the area of Eglinton Avenue East and Brimley Road after a car crashed into a hydro pole early Friday morning. April 18, 2025 (CP24 photo).
Witnesses on scene also recall the BMW travelling at a “high rate of speed,” before the it completely engulfed in flames.
The intersection remains closed for the investigation as police continue to search for clues and ask anyone with information to come forward.
Toronto police traffic services can be reached at 416-808-1900.