Charges have been laid after a vehicle was found in the Otonabee River.
On Sunday, May 4, 2023 at approximately 11:30 a.m., Peterborough County OPP received a call reporting a vehicle that was submerged in the Otonabee River off County Road 32 in Douro-Dummer Township.
Officers and other first responders attended the scene where a vehicle could be seen submerged in the water. It was quickly determined that there were no occupants in the vehicle.
The registered owner of the vehicle was located safe at their residence along with someone who was identified as the passenger in the vehicle.
The 18-year-old male driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act with:
- Fail to remain
- Fail to report accident
- Careless Driving
