An Omemee teen has been charged with careless driving causing death following a collision in Peterborough in mid-March.
Around 6:30 p.m., a large pickup truck and a car collided at the intersection of Lansdowne Street and Roger Neilson Way.
Police say Josie Lemaire, 55, of Peterborough, suffered injuries that resulted in her death.
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On Thursday morning, police said an 18-year-old male has been charged with the following Highway Traffic act charges:
- Careless driving causing death
- Red light – failure to stop
- Operating an unsafe vehicle
- Defective braking system
- Overweight vehicle – violating permit
- Insecure load
- Improper muffler
He was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Oct. 28.
Police did not release the name of the accused.
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