Five injured in high-speed collision

The Waterloo Regional Police Service is investigating a high-speed collision that sent a vehicle flipping multiple times early Saturday morning.

Police said officers responded around 6:45 a.m. to Shantz Station Road near Menno Road for a report of a single-vehicle collision involving a Toyota Rav 4. Upon arrival, the occupants had fled the scene.

Through investigation, five occupants were located and treated for minor injuries.

Police said investigators believe the driver was travelling at a speed of over 180 km/h leading up to the collision, resulting in the vehicle flipping multiple times.

A 17-year-old from Kitchener has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, stunt driving, careless driving, fail to remain at the scene and driving without a licence.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or has dash camera footage to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service Traffic Services Unit at 519-650-8500 ext. 8856.