The plaintiff sought damages for negligence arising from a motorcycle collision in which a rider lost control, crossed the centre line, and struck the plaintiff’s vehicle, causing death and serious injury.
The court considered whether two other motorcyclists riding with the deceased rider were negligent and contributed to the accident.
Evidence included their guilty pleas under the Highway Traffic Act and video footage showing excessive speeds, unsafe lane changes, and stunt riding during the group ride.
The court found that the three motorcyclists were engaged in a joint venture involving unlawful and dangerous driving that created a foreseeable risk of serious harm to other road users.
The two defendants were each found 25 per cent liable for the plaintiff’s damages, jointly and severally.
