Hamilton teen facing multiple charges following summer crash

A 17-year-old boy from Hamilton is facing multiple driving offences after a months-long investigation into a car crash that injured many involved. 

Hamilton police say the charges stem from a car crash which happened on the afternoon of Aug. 26, at Valens Road and Concession 5 West in Flamborough.

The young male was charged on Oct. 13 and faces five counts of Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm, Stunt Driving, Speeding (142 km/hr in a 70 km/hr zone), two counts of Disobey Stop Sign, and two counts of Drive While Passenger Under 16 Fails to Occupy Position with Seat Belt.

READ MORE: 6 teens, 1 adult hospitalized after serious collision in Flamborough

The 17-year-old was the driver of the Kia minivan.

All six occupants of the Kia were taken to local hospitals for treatment, with one girl still recovering from life-threatening injuries.

The man who drove the Volvo suffered minor injuries. 

Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation, are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905-546-4753.

To provide information anonymously call Hamilton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online here. 

READ MORE: OPP lay thousands of charges in Thanksgiving traffic blitz