MARKHAM, Ont. — Police north of Toronto say they've laid impaired driving charges after a fatal car crash on New Year's Eve.

York Regional Police say the incident happened at around 7:20 p.m. when a Hyundai and Toyota collided in Markham, Ont.

They say the driver of the Toyota, a 68-year-old man, was killed.

The 40-year-old driver of the Hyundai is facing charges of impaired operation causing death and related offences.

Ontario's police watchdog is also investigating.

The Special Investigations Unit said the incident happened after a police cruiser started following the Hyundai.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 2, 2020.

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