Police are reminding the public about the danger of towing people behind vehicles after a fatality in Vaughan involving a youth riding on a sled being towed by a pickup truck.
York Regional Police said officers responded on Feb. 12 to the area of Sassafras Circle and Sugarforest Dr. for reports of an injured person.
The youth was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the pickup truck, a 17-year-old male from Vaughan, has been charged with dangerous driving and dangerous driving cause death.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7704, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or by visiting their website at 1800222tips.com.