Kitchener resident facing stunt driving charges

By Ariel Deutschmann

Posted Apr 25, 2020 01:45:00 PM.

A Kitchener resident has been charged in connection to a stunt driving incident in North Perth.

It happened early Thursday morning just east of Listowel along Perth Line 86.

Perth County OPP say a vehicle was allegedly seen travelling at 135 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

As a result, a 37-year-old has been charged with race a motor vehicle – excessive speed.

Officials say the driver will also face a seven day driving suspension and will have their vehicle impounded during this period.

Jamie Fallon Corbett is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Stratford at a later date to answer the charges.

OPP is asking anyone who witnesses aggressive or dangerous driving behaviour to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report online here.

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