A driver who caused a fiery crash on the Mountain in August and died was impaired by alcohol, say Hamilton police.

The passenger in the driver's car, a 1951 Plymouth, also died at the scene, police said in a news release Wednesday.

Around 6:30 p.m., Aug. 29, the Plymouth was travelling southbound on Upper Centennial Parkway from Highland Road. The driver accelerated, lost control and collided with another vehicle travelling in the opposite direction.

Fiery crash in Hamilton leaves 2 dead, 2 injured, say police

The driver and passenger of that vehicle sustained minor and non-life-threatening injuries, police say.

Community members assisted police with the investigation.

Toxicology results show the driver of the Plymouth was impaired by alcohol, say police.

"This incident marks Hamilt

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