SUV smashes into Richmond Hill daycare, killing one and injuring several others
An SUV crashed into a Richmond Hill daycare, killing one toddler and injuring six others.
Wednesday afternoon saw a horrific scene outside the First Roots Early Education Academy daycare in Richmond Hill, Ontario.
A Hyundai SUV crashed through a window and wall, killing an 18-month-old boy. Five other children (18 months to 3 years) were hospitalized; two are critical at Toronto’s Sick Kids. Three staff were also injured.
Vinay Kumar Gupta, 70, of Richmond Hill, was charged by York Regional Police with one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and two counts of dangerous operation causing bodily harm.
Gupta was released Thursday on $25,000 bail, confined to his home, and prohibited from driving.
How did this happen? Terrorism, a medical incident, or mechanical failure? Gupta, his family, and the police aren't commenting.
The daycare, now a crime scene with a plywood-covered window, is adorned with flowers and teddy bears, a somber tribute to the child who died.
Gupta’s next court appearance is October 16.
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Andrzej Matuch commented 2025-09-12 21:44:15 -0400Yet another reminder of the benefits of diversity in Canadian society. -
Bruce Atchison commented 2025-09-12 21:39:57 -0400Will we EVER get the motive for this collision? I sure hope so. And this Gupta fellow deserves manslaughter charged to him if it wasn’t a mechanical or medical issue.
