Male Facing Stunt Driving Charges in Whitby

A male is facing charges after travelling more than double the speed limit on Highway 401 in Whitby.  

On Thursday, March 14, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Air1 was proactively patrolling when two vehicles were observed travelling at a high rate of speed on Highway 401. Both vehicles were travelling at speeds more than 200 km/hr.

Members of Central West Division responded and located one of the vehicles in the area of Taunton Road East and Highway 412. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was arrested.

Ethan NORTHOVER, age 19, of Whitby is charged with: Careless Driving and Drive Motor Vehicle Preform Stunt.

 He was released on a part 3 summons. His license was suspended for 30 days and the motor vehicle impounded for 14 days.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cst. Arafat of Central West Division Community Resource Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 2531 or 2943.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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