Peterborough County OPP – Vehicle Located in the Otonobee River

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Members of the Peterborough County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and emergency crews were dispatched to a report of a vehicle that had gone into the Otonabee River.

On Sunday May 4, 2025, at approximately 11:30am, the Peterborough county OPP received a call reporting a vehicle that was submerged in the Otonabee River off County Road 32 in the Douro-Dummer Township. Officers and other first responders attended the scene where a vehicle could be seen submerged in the water. It was quickly determined that there were no occupants in the vehicle.

The registered ow ner of the vehicle was located safe at their residence along with someone who was identified as the passenger in the vehicle.

The 18-year-old male driver was charged under the Highway Traffic Act;

Fail to remain

Fail to report accident

Careless Driving

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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