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Accused found guilty of criminal negligence causing death after accelerating to 107 km/h to beat a red light.
The accused was driving on Yonge Street and accelerated to 107 km/h to beat a yellow light, entering the intersection on a red light.
He collided with a turning vehicle, subsequently hitting and killing a pedestrian and injuring his passenger.
The court found the accused's conduct was a marked and substantial departure from the standard of care of a reasonable person, demonstrating a wanton and reckless disregard for the lives and safety of others.
The accused was found guilty of criminal negligence causing death and criminal negligence causing bodily harm.
