A sentence could be handed down today to a Surrey man who killed an elderly man when he crashed a sports car into a bus shelter.
28-year-old Gurjit Dhillon was driving his brother’s corvette when he swerved off the road and struck 83-year-old Pritam Benning.
Breaking news from Canada and around the world
sent to your email, as it happens.
Benning’s legs were virtually severed and he died of his injuries.
The crown wants at least two and a half years in prison and a 10-year driving ban.
The defence says Dhillon has no criminal record, and wants a suspended sentence and a driving ban.
More on BC
- Joffre Lakes to close for 3 periods this year under agreement with First Nations
- ‘Why aren’t we doing more?’ White Rock on edge with killer on the loose
- B.C. carjacking victim says she doesn’t trust the ‘catch-and-release’ system
- Inquest into fatal Surrey hostage-taking recommends cameras for ERT teams
Comments