A Newmarket woman was killed and a Little Britain man suffered life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Whitchurch-Stouffville yesterday (Jan. 8).

According to the York Regional Police, the accident occurred around 2:45 p.m. on Stouffville Road, near Highway 404 and involved a silver Hyundai SUV and a Volkswagen Jetta.

Police say the driver of the Hyundai, a 29-year-old woman from Newmarket, was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead. The driver of the Jetta, a 31-year-old man from Little Britain, was airlifted to hospital.

The investigation is ongoing and police have made an appeal for additional witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked to call 1-866-876-5423, extension 7704.

This is the latest in a string of collisions in and around Brock Township. Police continue to urge safe driving.