Canadian Rapper Shane Redway, above, was killed in a car crash in Toronto Aug. 1, 2015.
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Police said the vehicle rolled over and caught fire near Toronto’s Pearson International Airport early Saturday.
“With a heavy heart and deepest regards, it’s with great sadness to [sic] announce the sudden death of Toronto Rapper Shane Redway,” a statement from Champ Management confirmed to Global News.
“Redway was known for being a passionate artist who was always striving for greatness, pushing the boundaries of always believing in your visions and dreams which led to the creation of the BLVD (The Belief Leading Visions & Dreams).”
“The family asks for privacy during this time of mourning.”
A donation page has been started for Redway’s family to help with funeral expenses.
The incident occurred on the northbound Hwy. 427 approaching Hwy. 401 just after 4 a.m. The OPP said it appears Redway was driving with two female passengers.
The OPP said it appears the vehicle veered off the road and hit the right-side guard rail. The vehicle the caught fire.
Redway and one woman died at the scene. Witnesses helped a third person, another woman, out of the burning vehicle and performed CPR. She later died in hospital.
The other two victims have not been identified.
Investigators are working to determine what caused the collision and witnesses are asked to come forward. Based on the facts we know, this appears to be another drunk or drug or high speed crash. We will wait to see the results of the autopsy.
There’s been an outpouring of support and shock expressed online, with #RIPRedway trending Canada-wide on Twitter.