fatal car crash in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario** that claimed the lives of **Sultan Siddique, Shaikh Abdullah Faisal, and their friend Moiz** — two of whom were **Brock University students
In the early hours of **July 21, 2025**, a **single-vehicle crash** on **Queenston Road near Concession 6** in **Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario** ended in tragedy when a car carrying three young men **veered off the road, struck a tree, and burst into flames**. All three occupants were killed in the fiery collision.
The victims were later identified as **17-year-old Sultan Siddique** and **22-year-old Shaikh Abdullah Faisal**, both of whom were laid to rest at the **Niagara Islamic Cemetery in Welland** after Islamic funeral prayers (janaza). ([Niagara Now][1]) Faisal was studying at **Brock University** and also worked part-time at **Marotta Family Hospital** in St. Catharines. Siddique, who was driving at the time,
lived in Niagara Falls while his immediate family resided in **Kuwait**; his father had recently purchased the vehicle for him during a visit to Canada. The third victim, known only as **Moiz**, is believed to also have been a **Brock University student** spending the summer working in **Waterloo**;
his full identity has not been confirmed because his parents in **Pakistan** had not yet provided DNA for official identification at the time of reporting.According to community sources, Moiz had driven from Waterloo the night before to meet Siddique and Faisal at the **Mosque Aisha** parking lot before the fateful drive.
Local Muslim community leaders described all three as **kind, helpful, and actively involved in community events**, often helping set up or clean after social gatherings.Police with the **Niagara Regional Police Service** have stated that the collision remains under investigation.
Because of **privacy laws and respect for the families**, they have not released detailed information about the crash’s cause or officially confirmed identities, urging anyone with information to come forward.The tragedy deeply affected Niagara’s Muslim and university communities, prompting mourning and reflection on the vulnerabilities young people face on the roads.
