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Teenagers Charged After Stolen Car Crashes

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OPP say this happened on the 401 Friday night near Guelph, vehicle fled, hit another vehicle

Five teenagers have been charged after a stolen vehicle crashed on the 401 near Guelph.

Police were called Friday night, just before 9, to reports of a stolen vehicle at a westbound service centre.

The driver sped off, and crashed into a passenger vehicle on the highway.  Three people in that vehicle were sent to hospital with minor injuries.

Police have charged a 16-year old from Hamilton with:

  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Operation causing bodily harm
  • Failure to stop after accident
  • Flight from peace officer
  • Class G1 licence holder - unaccompanied by qualified driver (three counts)
  • Disobey sign
  • Fail to signal stop

4 more 16-year olds, from Hamilton, Dundas, and Mississauga have each been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Police add they will appear in court in Guelph on July 8th, and their names cannot be released due to the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

 

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