Police lay charges for excessive speeding following incident in Algonquin Highlands

A 50-year-old from Eastern Ontario is facing stunt driving charges following an incident in the Algonquin Highlands on Saturday.

According to police, a Huntsville OPP officer conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 60 in the area of Ragged Falls Park Road at around 10 a.m. stopped a car travelling 138 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

Following an investigation, police said the driver was charged with stunt driving. As a result, the accused had their licence suspended for 30 days, and vehicle impounded for 14 days.

The OPP is urging all motorists to obey posted speed limits, drive according to road and weather conditions, and help keep roads safe for everyone.

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