SASKATOON – Joseph Ledoux, 23, was sentenced Friday to nine months in prison followed by one-year probation for dangerous driving causing death. Among all his cases, the judge said he rarely sees the degree of remorse as shown by Ledoux, but a period of incarceration would be necessary.
In July 2012, Ledoux drove through a Saskatoon intersection, striking a 73-year-old woman who died a month later from pneumonia.
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As part of the ruling, the judge noted that Ledoux never attempted to leave the scene but rather rushed to the victim and has no criminal record.
Alcohol is believed to have been a factor but to what degree is unknown.
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“I’m not sure they’ll be satisfied. Certainly the victim of the deceased prepared a victim impact statement that expressed tones of forgiveness and that was filed with the court,” said Will Collins, senior Crown prosecutor.
“At the end of the day, our hearts go to the family and hopefully they feel that justice has been served today.”
The maximum sentence for dangerous driving causing death is 14 years.
Meaghan Craig contributed to this story
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