(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County detachment investigated an incident after being contacted by a concerned citizen at a 12th Concession Road, North Walsingham, Norfolk County, Ontario address.
On Monday, December 19, 2016 at approximately 3:35 p.m., police were contacted by a concerned member of the public after they observed an older modeled Ford motor vehicle pulling a sled with a young child at the back of the vehicle.
Officers arrived in the area however the vehicle was not located.
“The OPP want to ensure that this activity does not continue and drivers of motor vehicles found to be engaging in this activity, will face charges of Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle, and have their vehicle impounded. Drivers may face additional charges under the Criminal Code of Canada if an injury is associated to this type of activity.” comments Constable Ed Sanchuk, Norfolk County OPP.
Police would like every parent to speak to their child about this dangerous activity before they decide to try it for themselves. Remind them that even at a low-speed, an impact can cause life threatening injuries. It’s risky, reckless and has been known to be associated to fatalities
“This isn’t a game, its real life; people will get hurt and killed if they choose to engage in this kind of activity. Every parent needs to be aware of this dangerous activity. They have substantial influence over what their children do, but many parents might be unaware and they are being encouraged to speak to their kids about the dangers associated to this activity. comments Inspector Zvonko Horvat