Police are reminding the public about the danger of towing people behind vehicles after a fatality in Vaughan involving a youth riding on a sled being towed by a pickup truck. Read More
A 17-year-old has been charged with dangerous driving.
Police are reminding the public about the danger of towing people behind vehicles after a fatality in Vaughan involving a youth riding on a sled being towed by a pickup truck.
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York Regional Police said officers responded on Feb. 12 to the area of Sassafras Circle and Sugarforest Dr. for reports of an injured person.
The youth was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
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The driver of the pickup truck, a 17-year-old male from Vaughan, has been charged with dangerous driving and dangerous driving cause death.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting their website at 1800222tips.com.
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