The accused pleaded guilty to careless driving contrary to section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act following a serious motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of his passenger.
The accident occurred on February 21, 2017, when the accused was driving northbound on Keele Street in Vaughan at an excessive speed in heavy rush hour traffic.
He attempted to pass a slowing vehicle, lost control of his vehicle, which rolled and was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
The passenger, Alwyn Lloyd, a 27-year-old father and husband, died as a result of his injuries.
The court imposed a $1,000 fine, 18 months probation with a requirement to perform 50 hours of community service and attend counselling, and an 18-month driving suspension.
