Following a jury trial, the accused was found guilty of criminal negligence causing death and two counts of criminal negligence causing bodily injury after his vehicle drifted into oncoming traffic.
He also pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine.
The jury acquitted him of impaired driving charges.
The sentencing judge applied the Ferguson principles to determine the facts consistent with the jury's verdict, rejecting the defence theory of syncope and finding the accused's decision to drive with methamphetamine in his system to be an aggravating factor.
The accused was sentenced to 30 months' imprisonment, a $650 fine, and a 3-year driving prohibition.
