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Supreme Court of Canada orders new trial for man acquitted of dangerous driving
The top court said the trial judge wrongly treated the driver’s lapse as non-criminal and sent the case back after a 5-4 ruling.
- On Friday, the Supreme Court of Canada ordered a new trial for Seyed Moshfeghi Zadeh, who was previously acquitted of dangerous driving charges following a fatal 2021 collision in Vancouver.
- A provincial court judge acquitted Zadeh in 2024, ruling his actions constituted a "momentary lapse" in attention rather than a marked departure from the standard of care expected of a reasonable driver.
- Zadeh drove through a red light at Smithe and Hornby streets on July 6, 2021, striking a vehicle and killing 18-month-old Ocean Oshi Noelle when his car flipped onto the sidewalk.
- In a five-four decision, the Supreme Court ruled the trial judge failed to consider the totality of circumstances, including the busy downtown intersection and the stale red light.
- The case now returns to court for a fresh trial, though judicial authorities have not yet set a date for the new proceedings.
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Supreme Court of Canada orders new trial for man acquitted of dangerous driving
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial for a motorist who was acquitted of dangerous driving charges after a fatal accident in British Columbia.
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