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Police stop driver clocked at nearly 200 km/h in Brockton

South Bruce OPP stopped and charged a driver clocked at nearly 200 km/h in Brockton.

On July 26 just before 4 p.m., officers were patrolling along Highway 9 in Brockton when they saw a vehicle that was clocked going 195 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.

Police managed to stop the vehicle and the driver, a 57-year-old from Gorrie, was charged with stunt driving and speeding.

A 30-day Administrative Driver's License Suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment were initiated, with the driver facing a future court date.

The OPP are reminding everyone that speed is a typical factor in fatal crashes, and police also add that road safety is everyone's responsibility. To report dangerous or aggressive driving, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or provide anonymous tips through crime stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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