The accused, a taxi driver, was charged with manslaughter following a fatal collision with a longboarder.
The Crown alleged the accused intentionally veered into the victim in a fit of road rage, while the accused claimed he was unaware of the victim's presence and the collision resulted from a momentary lapse of attention or a mechanical 'bump steer'.
The court rejected the accused's evidence, finding that he intentionally steered his taxi into the curb lane knowing the victim was beside him.
The court concluded this conduct constituted a marked departure from the standard of care of a reasonable person, finding the accused guilty of manslaughter based on the unlawful acts of assault and dangerous driving.
