Antin Jaremchuk

Sentencing of two offenders following a fatal collision.

The first offender, Gregory, was convicted of possessing a stolen vehicle obtained through an insurance fraud scheme and was sentenced to 4 months' incarceration.

The second offender, Gamble, drove the stolen vehicle while disqualified, fled from police at high speeds, ran a red light, and caused a collision that killed an 18-year-old driver.

Gamble then fled the scene.

Given his extensive criminal record of 80 convictions, lack of remorse, and the extreme recklessness of his actions, Gamble was sentenced to a total of 16 years' incarceration (13 years net) and a 15-year driving prohibition.

Richard Scott Gamble and David Paul Gregory were charged with multiple criminal offences, including possession of stolen property.

Gamble was additionally charged with criminal negligence causing death, driving while disqualified, and failing to stop at the scene of an accident.

The trial proceeded by judge alone.

The court meticulously reviewed witness testimony, forensic evidence (DNA from airbag, hair, blood), and post-offence conduct to determine the driver of a fleeing vehicle involved in a fatal collision.

The court found Gamble to be the driver, rejecting his claim of being a passenger and the existence of a third driver.

Gamble was found guilty of criminal negligence causing death, driving while disqualified, and failing to stop.

Gregory was found guilty of possession of stolen property.

Gamble was found not guilty of possession of stolen property due to reasonable doubt regarding his knowledge of the "burn and earn" scheme.