(CHATSWORTH, ON) – On October 11, 2024, at 8:29 a.m., the Grey Bruce OPP received a report that a pedestrian was struck on Highway 10 North of Markdale in Chatsworth Township.

The investigation revealed that a Northbound school bus was stopped with its lights activated and stop sign extended and a Southbound vehicle failed to stop and struck a 13-year-old youth who was crossing the street. The pedestrian received minor injuries.

As a result, a 63-year-old from Toronto was charged with the following:



· Fail to stop for school bus – stop arm – meeting

· Fail to surrender insurance card

Drivers are reminded to slow down when you see a school bus and give it plenty of space, as it could come to a stop at any time. Remember, failing to stop for a stopped school bus that has its flashing red lights engaged is a serious offence. For a first-time offence, you can be fined from $400 to $2,000 and have six demerit points added to your license.

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