Provincial Constable John Gallagher

The accused was driving a pickup truck at excessive speeds when he rear-ended a motorcycle, causing grievous bodily harm to the rider.

The accused did not stop, claiming he thought he hit an animal, and took secondary roads home.

The court rejected his explanation, finding his driving was a marked departure from the standard of care and that he was wilfully blind to the collision.

The accused was found guilty of dangerous driving causing bodily harm and failing to stop.