The Timmins Police Service has completed its investigation into a two vehicle collision that occurred on February 10th at the intersection of Airport Road and Westmount Street in the north end of Timmins.

The collision involved a 2016 Kia Sorento SUV, which was proceeding north on Airport Road, when it struck a 2014 Nissan passenger vehicle which was crossing Airport Road without the right of way.

A 10 year old Timmins youth in the passenger vehicle sustained serious injury and remains in a Toronto area hospital where he is recuperating from his injuries.

The driver of the SUV sustained injury requiring medical attention at the Timmins and District Hospital and was released later that same day.

Based on the comprehensive investigation undertaken by the Timmins Police – Traffic Section, and in consultation with the Timmins Crown Attorney’s office, Carrie KOVACH, 28, of Timmins has been charged with one count of Careless Driving contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.

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