Charges laid after fatal collision in Sharbot Lake earlier this year
The Frontenac County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has now laid charges in connection with a single vehicle collision in Sharbot Lake in the spring that took the life of a 16-year-old.
According to a release from the OPP, the incident took place around noon on Thursday, May 9, 2024, on Burke Settlement Road. Police detailed that the vehicle left the road and rolled over, striking a tree.
“A 16-year-old passenger died in the crash, while others in the vehicle suffered serious injuries,” the OPP said.
A 17-year-old, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, has been charged with:
- Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death
- Four counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before