Two youths are facing multiple charges after a stolen vehicle crashed on Highway 400 in Bradford West Gwillimbury this week.
Officers responded to a collision involving a Honda CR-V and a transport truck on the northbound lanes of Highway 400, south of County Road 88, at around 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3rd.
South Simcoe Police said the Honda CR-V became disabled following the collision, affecting traffic in both the northbound and southbound lanes while emergency crews worked to clear the scene. Officers worked alongside the Ontario Provincial Police to manage traffic and continue the investigation.
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According to police, witnesses reported seeing the two occupants of the Honda CR-V flee the scene on foot toward Bradford immediately after the crash. Officers quickly located and arrested both individuals.
Investigators later determined the Honda CR-V had been reported stolen from Peel Region earlier that morning.
As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old from Vaughan and a 15-year-old from Mississauga have been charged with several offences, including:
- Theft of motor vehicle
- Possession of stolen motor vehicle
- Possession of automobile master key
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
- Fail to remain at the scene of a collision
- Fail to comply with release conditions
The 17-year-old accused was held for a bail hearing. The identities of both accused are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
South Simcoe Police thanked witnesses who provided information, motorists who experienced delays, and the Ontario Provincial Police for their assistance.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash camera footage from Highway 400 near County Road 88 around 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday is asked to contact Constable Spencer Smith at spencer.smith@southsimcoepolice.ca or 905-775-3311. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
