Update: OPP issued a release Thursday morning correcting the information that had been provided. Police now allege the driver was doing 165 km/h in an 80 km/h zone.
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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MIDLAND - A member of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on traffic patrol at 8:43 a.m. Aug. 21, 2019 of Highway 93 observed a white Subaru travelling at a high rate of speed.
The officer was able to safety stop the southbound vehicle after obtaining a clock of 165 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone.
Charged is Zachary Hoy 23 years old of Midland, with the following driving offences:
- Race a motor vehicle - Excessive Speed
- Speeding 50+ Km/h over posted limit
Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario
His vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days along with his driver's licence that has been suspended for 7 days under the conditions of the Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and he will be appearing before the Ontario Provincial Offences court in Penetanguishene at a future date.
Officers remind motorists and operators that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways, waterways and trails. Educating the public about safe driving practices is a priority and stress that drivers/operators make the right choice and Never Drive Impaired.
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