The accused was convicted of dangerous driving causing bodily harm and leaving the scene of an accident knowing he had caused bodily harm.
He ran a red light at high speed on University Avenue in Toronto, striking a cyclist who was lawfully crossing on a green light.
The accused did not stop and was apprehended two blocks north.
The victim suffered serious injuries including spinal fracture and brain injury, resulting in permanent disability.
The court imposed a sentence of 14 months incarceration (9 months for dangerous driving, 5 months consecutive for failing to remain), a three-year driving prohibition, and two years probation with counselling and community service requirements.