Young Midland driver charged with stunt driving
A 17-year-old has been charged with stunt driving after going double the posted limit. (X/ @OPP_CR)
A 17-year-old driver from Midland has been charged with stunt driving after going double the speed limit.
Ontario Provincial Police say the G2 driver was travelling 102 km/h on Vincent Street, a 50 km/h zone.
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The driver also received a 30-day license suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment with tow and storage fees and faces a minimum $2000 fine upon conviction.
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