Niagara Regional Police say a driver injured in a crash in Pelham has died.
Police responded to a two-vehicle collision just before 4:30am on March 1 on Victoria Avenue between Wiley Road and Foss Road. Investigators say a northbound Lincoln rear-ended a Chevrolet, forcing the SUV into a ditch.
The 71-year-old Burlington man driving the Equinox was taken to hospital with injuries that were initially considered non-life threatening, but later died on March 3.
The 21-year-old Wainfleet man driving the Lincoln suffered minor injuries and was charged under the Highway Traffic Act.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash or may have dashcam footage to contact investigators.
(Written by: Brandon Warby)