York Regional Police are reminding the public about the dangers of towing people behind vehicles after a fatal incident in Vaughan involving a youth.
Police responded to a call on February 12th in the area of Sassafras Circle and Sugarforest Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a youth who was injured after being towed on a sled behind a pickup truck.
The youth was transported to a local hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries. The driver of the pickup truck, a 17-year-old male from Vaughan, has since been charged with dangerous driving and causing death by dangerous driving.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at 1-866-876-5423, extension 7704, or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or through their website.
