Motorist was driving 180 km/h on Hwy. 11, North Bay suspect charged

A call from a concerned motorist helped Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police catch a driver travelling 180 km/h on Highway 11 on Dec. 29. (OPP photo)

A call from a concerned motorist helped Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police catch a driver travelling 180 km/h on Highway 11 on Dec. 29.

The call came in around 1 p.m., police said in a news release Monday.

"A concerned motorist … reported a vehicle travelling at a very high rate of speed northbound on Highway 11," police said.

"Officers responded to the complaint and quickly located the vehicle, confirming it was travelling at an alarming speed of 180 km/h."

A 30-year-old from North Bay has been charged with stunt driving. Their vehicle has been impounded for 14 days and their driver's licence suspended for 30 days.

The accused is to appear before the provincial offences court in Sundridge at a later date.

Police encourage anyone with an urgent traffic complaint or concerns that someone may be driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol to call 911 immediately.

For non-emergency traffic complaints, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report them online.

To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).