The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial for a motorist acquitted of dangerous driving charges after a crash that killed a toddler and seriously injured her father.
Moshfeghi Zadeh drove into a busy Vancouver intersection on a red light in July 2021 and collided with another vehicle, causing Zadeh’s car to flip onto the sidewalk.
A man suffered severe injuries and his 18-month-old daughter died.
Zadeh was acquitted on charges of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm.
The trial judge found Zadeh’s driving did not amount to a marked departure from the standard of care expected of a reasonable person in the circumstances….