Speeder stopped on Highway 40 in Chatham-Kent. (Photo courtesy of OPP West Region via X)Speeder stopped on Highway 40 in Chatham-Kent. (Photo courtesy of OPP West Region via X)
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Merlin resident rings in the New Year with stunt driving charge

Life will be slowing down pretty quickly for a 52-year-old Merlin resident who was caught going way too fast on Highway 40 just north of Chatham on New Year's Day.

Elgin OPP said they stopped a vehicle on the highway near St. Andrews Line on January 1 that was recorded going 140 kilometres per hour in a posted 80 km/h zone.

The driver was charged with stunt driving and as a result, their license will be suspended for 30 days and the vehicle will be impounded for 14 days.

OPP are also reminding local residents that speed remains a lead contributing factor in fatal collisions.

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