The Toronto Police Service is making the public aware of two arrests made in a Fatal Collision investigation.

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, at approximately 9:51 p.m., police responded to a call for a Personal Injury Collision in the Lawrence Avenue East and Scarborough Golf Club Road area.

It is reported that:

• a grey 2014 BMW 750i was travelling eastbound on Lawrence Avenue East
• a 70-year-old male was operating a red 2017 Ford Escape westbound on Lawrence Avenue East making a left turn south into a driveway
• the two vehicles collided
• a 68-year-old female passenger in the Ford was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased
• two males were transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries

See the previous news release here.

On Monday, October 12, 2026, Florin Mitea, 34, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1. Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance Causing Bodily Harm
2. Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance Causing Death
3. Obstruct Peace Officer

He was scheduled to appear in court at Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., in room 103.

On Monday, October 12, 2026, Gabriel Mitea, 25, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with:

1. Obstruct Peace Officer

He is scheduled to appear in court at Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., in room 205.

The investigation is ongoing by members of Traffic Services.

Police are asking local residents, businesses, and drivers, who may have security or dash camera footage of the area or incident, to contact investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.