23 Year Old Facing Careless Driving Causing Death Charge - ALTON
Source: Area OPP
Date: Mon Dec 23 03:04:06 MST 2019
There were 2 occupants in the vehicle. The driver received minor injuries and the passenger was pronounced deceased.
As a result of the investigation, the driver has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act. Patrick Alton, 23-years-old, of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township was charged with Careless Driving causing Death. He is scheduled to appear in court on January 14, 2020 to answer to the charge.
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