A member of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an 17-year-old with stunt driving after a traffic stop.
On February 8, 2026, just after 8:00 am, an officer of the Orillia OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 11 Northbound in Severn Township when they observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle’s speed was recorded at 144km/hr in a posted 90km/hr zone.
A 17-year-old from Orillia is facing the following charges under the Highway Traffic Act:
– Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform stunt – Excessive speed, and
– Speeding 50+ Km/h over posted limit
The vehicle was impounded for 14 days and driver’s licence suspended for 30 days. The driver is to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.
The OPP remind all motorists that excessive speed and aggressive driving behaviour pose serious risks to everyone on the road.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia. If you have any information about crime in our community, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences online please visit www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
