The accused was charged with driving while under suspension following a single‑vehicle collision on Highway 400.
At the scene, the driver provided a false name and claimed his licence was at home.
Police later discovered a work-related document on the driver identifying him differently and used it to locate Ministry of Transportation records confirming the accused’s licence was suspended at the time of the offence.
The defence argued the Crown failed to prove identity and that the identification evidence was inadmissible hearsay.
The court rejected the argument, finding the officer’s testimony, Ministry records, and surrounding circumstances provided reliable and admissible identification evidence.
The charge was proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
