Sudbury man was speeding and following too close on Highway 17

A Greater Sudbury man is facing motor vehicle charges after OPP officers witnessed him unsafely passing multiple vehicles on Highway 17, including a police cruiser.

On March 4, at around 1 p.m., members of the Sudbury OPP Sudbury Detachment witnessed a motorist following too close and traveling at a high rate of speed on Highway 17 in the Municipality of Markstay-Warren.

As a result of the investigation, a 50-year-old Greater Sudbury man was charged with dangerous operation of motor vehicle.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on May 2.