Man Charged with Stunt Driving While Awaiting Trial in 2024 Fatal Collision
Region of Peel – Investigators from the Safer Roads Team have charged a man from Woodstock who was previously arrested in a 2024 fatal collision investigation with stunt driving in Mississauga.
On May 23, 2026, at approximately 1 a.m., police observed the accused driving a vehicle at a high rate of speed in the area of Winston Churchill Boulevard and Argentia Road. A traffic stop was conducted without incident.
As a result of the investigation, 20-year-old Mitchel Hunter has been charged under the Highway Traffic Act with the following offences:
- Stunt Driving
- Speeding – 102 km/h in a Posted 60 km/h Zone
- Fail to Surrender Driver's Licence
- Drive Motor Vehicle Contrary to Emissions Regulations
The accused also received an immediate 30-day driver’s licence suspension and a 14-day vehicle impoundment.
Hunter was previously arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences following a fatal collison which occurred on Nov. 24, 2024, in the area of Steeles Avenue and Finch Avenue in Brampton:
- Dangerous Driving Causing Death
- Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm x2
He is currently awaiting trial for that matter.
To help keep roads safe, members of the public are urged to report dangerous driving behaviours by contacting Road Safety Services at 905-453-3311 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by filing an online report via Road Watch. Photo and video evidence of dangerous driving incidents can also be submitted through the following evidence submission portal.
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