Mustang driver busted after crash in Blue Mountains
A radar gun is held to the open window of a police cruiser in this undated file image. Mon., June 9, 2025. CTV NEWS BARRIE
A black Ford Mustang was caught on radar at an excessive speed.
Provincial police were conducting a radar initiative on Sunday at 7 p.m. when the Mustang raced by westbound on Highway 26 near Wards Road in the Blue Mountains.
Police say they attempted to stop the driver, however the Mustang took off.
Later in the evening, the OPP were called to a single-motor vehicle crash involving a black Mustang.
A passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries and the 21-year old Mississauga female driver now faces charges including:
Flight from peace officer
Dangerous operation of a vehicle
Drive motor vehicle without licence
Speeding 1 - 49 kilometres per hour over the posted speed limit
She is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound July 10 to answer to the charges.
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