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OPP stop driver going over 160 km/h in Dawn-Euphemia

March 24, 2025

A Point Edward man is facing stunt driving charges after an incident in Dawn-Euphemia.

Lambton OPP say around 4:30 pm Friday police saw a vehicle speeding. Officers clocked it going over 160 km/h in a 90 zone on Bentpath Line east of Oil Heritage Road.

A 25 year-old was arrested and charged with stunt driving and three impaired driving charges.

He’ll be in court April 21.

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