Owen Sound Man Faces Multiple Charges After High-Speed Crash on County Line
Owen Sound Man Faces Multiple Charges After High-Speed Crash on County Line
David Ward-Stott of Owen Sound faces charges including uttering threats and careless driving after a high-speed incident on the Grey Bruce Line led to a temporary road closure in late September
An Owen Sound man is facing several charges, including uttering threats and careless driving, after a high-speed incident on the Grey Bruce Line on September 29, 2024, led to a temporary road closure.
The Grey Bruce OPP had been conducting traffic enforcement when they observed a motorcycle traveling at 129 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. After making a U-turn to follow the vehicle, officers found the motorcycle lying on its side a short distance ahead. The driver, David Ward-Stott, 31, was taken to hospital as a precaution.
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Ward-Stott was charged with a range of offenses, including:
Uttering threats
Speeding 1-49 km/h over the posted limit
Driving without plates
Careless driving
Driving while under suspension (x2)
Operation while prohibited
Driving without a licence
Failure to surrender permit
Failure to apply for permit after becoming owner
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
The charges also relate to an earlier incident on September 14, 2024, in Park Head, South Bruce Peninsula, where Ward-Stott allegedly made threats, prompting a "Be on the Lookout" (BOLO) alert issued to surrounding police agencies.
Following the collision, the Grey Bruce Line was closed between Grey Road 25 and Concession 4 of Elderslie but has since re-opened.
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Grey Bruce OPP or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers, with the potential for a reward of up to $2,000.