Advocacy & Safety - Driver who struck 5 Kanata cyclists found guilty

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radshark
10-21-11, 07:59 AM
Sommit Luangpakham guilty on all 10 charges of dangerous driving causing bodily harm and leaving the scene of an accident. Sentencing hearing on Jan. 6

Luangpakham testified Monday he fell asleep and only woke up when the wind hit his face after the windshield was smashed in.

He also said he thought he had hit a post and did not stop at the scene because he had not realized he hit people.

Defence lawyer Richard Addelman said Tuesday it was a case of momentary lapse in judgment.

Here is more (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2011/10/20/ottawa-cyclist-crash-trial-verdict.html). It shows a picture of the front windshield.

I hope they fry his ass.


B. Carfree
10-21-11, 01:22 PM
No need to fry his ass. Just put him out on a chain gang working on high-speed roadways.

Chris516
10-21-11, 08:42 PM
Sommit Luangpakham guilty on all 10 charges of dangerous driving causing bodily harm and leaving the scene of an accident. Sentencing hearing on Jan. 6

Luangpakham testified Monday he fell asleep and only woke up when the wind hit his face after the windshield was smashed in.

He also said he thought he had hit a post and did not stop at the scene because he had not realized he hit people.

Defence lawyer Richard Addelman said Tuesday it was a case of momentary lapse in judgment.

Here is more (http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/story/2011/10/20/ottawa-cyclist-crash-trial-verdict.html). It shows a picture of the front windshield.

I hope they fry his ass.

How could he not realize he hit people prior to leaving the scene. His claim of falling asleep is bogus.:notamused: