Street racing stupidity: Driver charged after Hwy. 417 crash in Ottawa

Incident details

A driver has been arrested and charged following a single-vehicle collision on highway 417 in Ottawa’s west end.

• Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to the crash west of Moodie Drive shortly before 7 p.m. on Oct. 20.
• “The collision occurred as a direct result of several vehicles racing along the highway,” OPP said in a news release.
• Ministry of Transportation cameras captured the group of vehicles travelling at high rates of speed from highway 417 to Terry Fox Drive.
• Ottawa paramedics also responded to the crash. However, no injuries were reported.

Investigation updates

The driver of the vehicle that crashed has been charged with stunt driving and careless driving.

A second individual was arrested at the scene and charged with obstructing a peace officer.

Anyone with information on the incident, including dashcam footage, is asked to contact the OPP.

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A cautionary tale

While no injuries were reported in connection with the crash on highway 417, the whole situation could have spelled disaster for other motorists.

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