The defendant, owner of a Hyundai Santa Fe bearing Ontario license plate CEBE 486, was charged with failing to remain at the scene of an accident contrary to section 200(1)(a) of the Highway Traffic Act.
The accident occurred on May 16, 2018, on the northbound Don Valley Parkway in Toronto.
The prosecution proved that the vehicle was involved in a collision and failed to remain at the scene.
The defendant did not appear at trial and was represented by an agent.
The court found that the prosecution established the elements of the offence beyond a reasonable doubt and that the defendant failed to demonstrate due diligence as a defence.
The defendant was convicted.
