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Teen charged following ATV crash east of Havelock

OPP say they have charged a teen following an ATV crash near Havelock, Ont., on Monday.
OPP say they have charged a teen following an ATV crash near Havelock, Ont., on Monday. Global News

A teenager is facing several charges following an ATV crash east of the village of Havelock, Ont., on Monday evening.

According to Peterborough County OPP, around 7:30 p.m., officers responded to an ATV crash on Belmont 6th Line in Havelock-Belmont-Methuen Township, about 35 kilometres east of Peterborough.

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OPP say a complainant reported that an ATV had lost control and crashed into the ditch in front of their residence.

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The driver suffered minor injuries, and the passenger was not injured. Both were not wearing helmets, OPP said.

The 16-year-old driver was charged with the following offences:

  • Being a novice driver with a blood-alcohol concentration above zero
  • Careless driving
  • Operating a motor vehicle without insurance
  • Failure to wear a proper helmet
  • Failure to remain at the scene of a collision
  • Not having a driver’s licence

The accused was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Nov. 9.

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Under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, the name of the youth cannot be released.

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