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Belleville teen dies in fatal weekend collision

By Brock Ormond Mar 23, 2026 | 4:24 PM

A collision in Belleville over the weekend has result in tragedy.

Belleville Police, Fire and Hastings Quinte Paramedics responded to a serious motor vehicle collison on Dundas Street West around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night.

Police officials say a 19-year-old Belleville male was extracted from his vehicle and taken to Kingston General Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The teen, identified as Samuel Brown, was reported as having died from those injuries on Sunday.

As a result of investigation, 49-year-old John Golka of Quinte West was arrested, charged, and held for a bail hearing.

The investigation remains ongoing and updates will be provided as they become available.