The accused pleaded guilty to criminal negligence causing bodily harm, failing to stop at the scene of an accident knowing bodily harm was caused, driving while disqualified, and possession of a counterfeit mark.
The offences arose from a motor vehicle accident on April 12, 2017, at the intersection of Dundas Street West and McQuay Boulevard in Whitby, Ontario, where the accused drove at excessive speeds through city streets during lunch hour, ran a red light, and struck another vehicle, causing serious injuries to the driver.
The accused had an extensive criminal record spanning 20 years with 51 convictions, including numerous driving-related offences and breaches of court orders.
The court imposed a global sentence of 10 years in the penitentiary, with sentences for each offence imposed consecutively, less pre-trial custody credit and enhanced credit for assault in custody.
