Collision in Timmins leads to stunt driving charges
A 40-year-old man from South Porcupine has been charged with stunt driving in connection with a two-vehicle collision in the afternoon of July 11.
In a news release, the Timmins Police service said both drivers were headed westbound on Ross Avenue, and stopped at the red light at the Pine Street intersection.
"When allowed to proceed on a green light, the operator of the vehicle in the lead drove in such a manner as to repetitively refuse or prevent the driver of the vehicle following to overtake him," police said.
"While continuing westbound onto Jubilee Avenue for a considerable distance, the driver of the lead vehicle persisted in occupying portions of both the centre most and curb lanes at the same time."
The two vehicles ended up in a collision, as one driver sideswiped the other as he tried to pass.
"A heated verbal and physical confrontation occurred between the drivers once they had brought their respective vehicles to a full stop after the collision," the release said.
An investigation led to the arrest of the South Porcupine man, who is charged with stunt driving – preventing another vehicle from passing, under the Highway Traffic Act.
The man's vehicle has been impounded for 14 days his driver’s licence has been suspended.
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