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Teen Charged In Fatal Buggy Crash

A charge of careless driving has been laid against an 18-year-old woman days after a fatal crash involving a horse drawn buggy north of Milverton.

Perth OPP say 74-year-old David Kuepfer of Perth East died from injuries he suffered when a vehicle struck the buggy he was riding in on Line 67 east of Perth Rd. 136, around 8:15am on Sunday.

Three other people riding in the buggy were injured in the crash. Two remain in hospital in stable condition. The third was treated and released.

The 18-year-old driver of the car was not hurt. She will appear in Stratford court on March 14 to answer to the charge of careless driving.

Police are asking anyone with information about this crash to call them at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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