UPDATE: OPP have sent corrected information regarding the location of the collision. This article has been updated to reflect the latest news release from police.
Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police have reported a 13-year-old sustained minor injuries when they were struck by a vehicle earlier this month near Markdale while crossing the street to board a school bus.
Police confirmed in a news release that officers were called to Highway 10, north of Markdale, on Oct. 11 at 8:29 a.m. for the incident.
"The investigation revealed that a northbound school bus was stopped with its lights activated and stop sign extended and a southbound vehicle failed to stop and struck a 13-year-old youth who was crossing the street," states the news release.
A 63-year-old from Toronto was charged with failing to stop for a school bus and failing to surrender an insurance card.
Drivers are reminded to slow down when you see a school bus and give it plenty of space, as it could come to a stop at any time.
Remember, failing to stop for a stopped school bus that has its flashing red lights engaged is a serious offence.
For a first-time offence, you can be fined from $400 to $2,000 and have six demerit points added to your license.
