MEDIA RELEASE: BPS investigating fatal motor vehicle collision, witnesses sought

BR25030694 

On Friday August 1, 2025 at approximately 9:30pm, officers with the Brantford Police Service responded to a motor vehicle collision on Phelps Road between Mount Pleasant Road and Cockshutt Road.

Upon police arrival, an investigation ensued and it was established that two motor vehicles - an SUV and a Sedan - had been involved in the collision, which resulted in significant damage. Two occupants of the Sedan were located with vital signs absent, and despite lifesaving efforts a 19 and 21 year old male have succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced deceased by paramedics. Two adult occupants of the SUV were extracted from their motor vehicle and sustained serious, but non-life threatening injuries and were transported to hospital.

The Brantford Police Service continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident. Investigators are appealing to the public for any information that may assist in the investigation.

Any witnesses having information or anyone with dash-cam or video footage of the collision are being asked to contact Constable Jeff BIRNIE of the Brantford Police Service - Traffic Unit at 519-756-0113 ext. 2823 or at jbirnie@police.brantford.on.ca.