Five-time convicted impaired driver charged again after four-car crash in Brampton

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A five-time repeat offender for impaired driving-related convictions is facing yet more impaired charges following a four-vehicle collision in Brampton over the weekend.

Peel Regional Police say on Satuday around 4:15 p.m., a four-car crash happened at the intersection of Highway 50 and Coleraine Dr. and three people were taken to hospital.

Cops say a 21-year-old male remains in unstable, critical condition and is anticipated to have long-term life-altering injuries.

Koushal Kasiram, 58, of Mississauga, was charged with three counts of prohibited driving, and one count each of impaired driving causing bodily harm and driving with excess blood alcohol.

He was was released on a recognizance of bail, with conditions not to drive a motor vehicle.

Kasiram was also on three separate lifetime driving prohibitions at the time of the collision.

“Our thoughts are with the family of those injured in this horrific crash,” said Peel Regional Police’s Deputy Chief Marc Andrews in a statement

“We are committed to holding dangerous drivers, such as Mr. Kasiram, accountable for their actions. Repeat offenders must face consequences sufficient to stop them from continuing to offend, and we are working to ensure that happens.”

Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have dash camera footage to call investigators with the Major Collision Bureau at (905) 453–2121, ext. 3710.

Anonymous information may also be submitted by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca