Move over BMW: Driver clocked at more than 200 km/h

A Brampton man has been charged by Stratford police after a high speed incident on Perth Line 26.

Police say on July 31 at 4:08 p.m., a BMW travelling eastbound on the road failed to move over for a police vehicle with its emergency lights on.

Police say when officers tried a traffic stop the BMW accelerated away, going more than 200 km/h.

Officers were able to identify the vehicle and the driver, who turned himself in that evening.

The 23-year-old driver is charged with stunt driving and fail to stop for police. The vehicle was impounded for 14 days and a license suspension of 30 days was implemented.

Hussam Elghussein
Hussam Elghussein
Hussam is a reporter with Vista Radio, where he has been covering a wide range of stories — from local accidents to provincial announcements — since late 2022. Originally from London, Ont., he is also passionate about video games, film, and theatre.

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