Driver caught racing on Hwy. 416 charged with stunt driving: Ottawa OPP

Police are have charged a driver with stunt driving for racing on May 19, 2024. They are looking for the other driver. (OPS/X)

Posted May 18, 2024 09:09:08 AM.

Last Updated May 21, 2024 09:33:18 AM.

Ottawa OPP says they’ve charged a driver with stunt driving on Saturday night.

Police say just before 11 p.m. the driver appeared to be racing another vehicle on Highway 416 and was going 187 km/h.

The driver, who has not been identified, received a roadside 30-day driver’s license suspension and their vehicle was impounded for two weeks.

Police say the driver faces a minimum $2,000 fine and 6 demerit points if they are convicted.

The OPP is looking to speak with the driver of the second vehicle which they describe as a dark coloured SUV. If you may have witnessed this event and have dashcam footage, please call 1-888-310-1122 to report it.

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