The defendant, Gerald Quigley, was found guilty of criminal negligence causing death and dangerous driving causing death following a multi-vehicle accident caused by his failure to inspect and maintain air brakes on his tractor-trailer.
The Crown sought 7-8 years incarceration and a 15-20 year driving prohibition, while the Defence proposed 2-4 years.
The court considered aggravating factors, including a prior similar offence and a pattern of disregarding safety regulations, and mitigating factors such as a long employment history and care for his mother.
Applying sentencing principles of denunciation and specific deterrence, the court imposed a sentence of 5 years incarceration and an 11.5-year driving prohibition, effective from the sentencing date, ensuring the prohibition lasts 15 years from the accident date.
A DNA order was also issued.
