The 2023 Ontario Homicide Victim List is available here

8 District (Grimsby/Lincoln/West Lincoln) officers responded to reports of a collision in the area of Ridge Road West and Mountain Road in the Town of Grimsby on February 26th at approximately 8:40pm.

Police arrived to find 82-year-old Elaine Ladouceur, without vital signs along with a 79-year-old male with injuries. The female victim was taken to hospital where she was pronounced deceased. The male victim was taken to an out-of-town hospital for treatment.

Niagara Regional Police said the Initial investigation has revealed that their vehicle was allegedly intentionally struck by another vehicle, with the impact propelling the vehicle into a ditch.

As a result of the investigation 44-year-old Sonya Sekhon of Stoney Creek is facing the following charges:

–        First Degree Murder

–        Attempted Murder

Sekhon is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing on Monday February 27, 2023, at the Robert S.K. Welch Court House in the City of St. Catharines.

Update
Sonya Sekhon was found not criminally responsible for Elaine Ladouceur’s death because of her schizoaffective disorder, Sekhon was detained at Hamilton’s St. Joseph’s Healthcare.

Investigators said the victims and accused were not known to each other. Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact detectives at (905) 688-4111, dial option #3, extension 1009103.