The accused was charged with manslaughter after he ran at full speed up a sidewalk and forcefully pushed an 89-year-old pedestrian from behind, causing her to fall and suffer fatal neck injuries.
The accused claimed the contact was accidental and a reflex to the victim suddenly veering into his path.
The court rejected the accused's evidence, finding it inconsistent with video surveillance and his subsequent actions of fleeing the scene without hesitation.
The court concluded the push was a deliberate act of assault, satisfying the elements of unlawful act manslaughter.
