DIRT BIKE RIDER, 14, AND PARENT CHARGED AFTER LATE JULY ACCIDENT
HUNTSVILLE — A 14-year-old dirt bike rider involved in a serious collision last month has been charged with careless driving and their parent was charged with allowing it to happen.
On July 25, shortly after 4 p.m., police responded to a report of a single motor-vehicle collision on Domtar Road, north of Old Muskoka Road.
The driver of the dirt bike and sole occupant was transported to the hospital with minor injuries before police arrived.
As a result of the investigation, the operator was charged with:
- Careless Driving
- Not properly insured
- Unlawfully drive off-road vehicle on highway
- Fail to report accident
- No driver’s license
- No number plate showing permit number
- No ORV Permit
The un-named parent was charged with:
- Adult permit person under 16 to drive
- Adult permit unlicensed person to drive a motor vehicle
- Adult permit motor vehicle to be operated without insurance
Both accused are scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge at a later date.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Huntsville OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit information online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
