NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On March 23, 2020, an officer from the City of Kawartha Lakes detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a two-vehicle collision that resulted in one driver being charged with four offences.
The collision occurred at approximately 5:42 p.m., on Highway 35 near Boundary Road. It was determined that one vehicle turned left in front of the other involved vehicle.
No injuries were reported.
As a result of the investigation, the 23-year-old driver, from Barrie, was charged with the following offences:
- Traffic on through highway - fail to yield, contrary to the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)
- Use plate not authorized for vehicle, contrary to the HTA
- Class G1 licence holder - unaccompanied by qualified driver, contrary to the HTA
- Operate a motor vehicle without insurance, contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on July 23, 2020.
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