17-year-old charged with stunt driving after exceeding Hwy 417 speed limit

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted Mar 18, 2023 03:00:00 PM.

A 17-year-old is facing a stunt driving charge for exceeding the speed limit on Highway 417.

The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) said in a tweet, earlier this week, that the teenager was clocked going a 180 km/h, Thursday night. The officer had additional units to assist in boxing in the driver and eventually stopping the vehicle.

The 17-year-old was arrested and charged with stunt driving.

An officer was driving on Hwy 417 overnight when he observed a vehicle speed by him at approx. 180 km/h.

The officer had additional units assist him in boxing in and stopping the vehicle.

A 17-year-old was arrested and charged with stunt driving. #OttTraffic #OttNews

— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) March 17, 2023

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