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A commercial truck driver was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal negligence causing death after failing to inspect his air brakes.
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.
