Ottawa police have charged 17-year-old student in connection with a hazing incident near Nepean high school.

Mykal Baytaluk, a Grade 12 student, confessed to throwing eggs at a Grade 9 student Sept. 7 while behind the wheel of a vehicle. It was part of a hazing ritual some students are calling a "tradition."

He also said he ran over the boy's bicycle before driving away from the scene.

"There was a collision between a motor vehicle and a bicycle," said Const. Marc Soucy, spokesman for Ottawa police, who said an eyewitness reported the incident.

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"Although the victim did not suffer any injuries...the investigation led to a 17-year-old-boy who was charged with failing to report an accident."

Baytaluk also faces a fine between $400 and $2,000 and could get three demerit points.

The charge is not a criminal offence, but an offence under the Provincial Offences Act. Under the Act, there is no publication ban on the naming of youth who are 16 years old or older.

The teen was suspended from Nepean High School indefinitely and transferred to a local alternative high school for 20 days. He will be able to apply for reinstatement at Nepean for next semester.

Baytaluk told CBC News Wednesday he would likely do it again.

Fellow students held a protest Wednesday arguing against his transfer. Two other students who were in Baytaluk's car at the time were suspended 10 days each.