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A man was found guilty Friday morning of dangerous driving that killed a young woman in Hadley in 2019.
In March 2019, Alana Dunn died in an accident between her car and a commercial truck driven by Andrei Malishev on his usual route east on Highway 3.
In Friday’s ruling, Judge Keys ruled that Malishev was driving dangerously, taking into account evidence from the truck’s camera, the scene officer and the speed at which Mileshev was driving, which was registered in the truck.
Judge Shannon Keys had earlier ruled that officers at the scene had the right to view footage from the company’s truck.
On March 22, 2019, Malishev’s truck and trailer overturned when cornering, slid sideways into the western lane and crashed into Dunn’s vehicle.
The tractor was towing a trailer loaded with a sea box containing a bubble full of wine. Malishev traveled on Highway 3 from Delta to Oliver late at night and early in the morning.
The driver drove the same route with the same load the day before.
Both vehicles meet safety standards under the Motor Vehicles Act and there is no suspicion that the crash was caused by a mechanical defect or slippery or wet road conditions, Judge Keys said.
Footage from the truck shows that Malishev crossed the central road line 27 times during the night of the accident, 17 of which crossed a double solid yellow line and drove for a long time on the wrong side of the road.
It is estimated that Malishev’s truck was moving between 74 and 83 km / h when it overturned and began to slide. The electronic device equipped in his truck shows that he was traveling at 78 km / h.
Dunn’s vehicle was moving between 88 and 93 km / h, according to the police.
As Malishev drove below the 100km / h limit announced on the highway, Judge Keys said it was still well above the recommended speed of 60km / h warning signs placed before the turn.
“I am satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt by the video with the control camera that Mr. Malishev’s driving tonight demonstrates a deep and lasting disregard for the rules of the road and the safety of other drivers,” Judge Keys said.
“His incredibly bad driving caught up with Miss Dunn.”
Judge Keys said she had determined that Malishev’s dangerous driving was the cause of the rollover, which caused the collision with Dunn’s car and her death.
“I find you guilty of the charge,” Judge Keys told Malishev.
At the end of the decision, a report was requested before the verdict.
Malishev will return to court at a later date to pronounce his sentence.
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