The defendant was charged with careless driving contrary to section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act following a motor vehicle collision on May 7, 2013, at the intersection of Finch Avenue West and Jane Street in Toronto.
The Crown alleged the defendant was following too closely, was distracted by a cellular telephone, and failed to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead, resulting in a rear-end collision.
The defendant claimed she was exercising reasonable care and that the vehicle ahead stopped unexpectedly.
The court found the Crown proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant drove carelessly without exercising necessary prudence and attention, and without reasonably considering other road users.
The defendant was convicted.
