WATCH ABOVE: It’s been nearly four years since a taxi travelling along Barrington Street was struck by a speeding car, killing a 67-year-old Cole Harbour Man. The man who was found guilty of causing the fatal accident has finally been sentenced. Global’s Natasha Pace reports.
Halifax — It’s the day Ward Robinson’s family has been waiting for. Nearly four years after a fatal accident claimed their father’s life, the man responsible was finally sentenced.
“This is probably one of the longest, drug out trials in the history of Nova Scotia,” said Trevor Ward Robinson, Ward Robinson’s son.
Robinson died on September 30, 2011 at 67-years-old. He was the passenger in a cab travelling along Barrington Street when a speeding car struck them under the MacKay Bridge.
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Drew William MacPherson was heavily intoxicated at the time of the crash. He was found guilty of eight charges last month, including impaired driving causing death. Monday, a judge handed him a ten year sentence.
“I think we’re very happy,” said Marsha Robinson, Ward Robinson’s daughter. “Four years of trying to get to this point was a long time, its hard to heal when your going through this over and over again.”
MacPherson continued to deny he’s responsible for the accident, and members of the Robinson family said that’s upsetting.
“MacPherson has shown no remorse, he’s made this very hard for our family. Its been a very grueling process and the judge seems to recognize that as well and that he has no remorse for what he’s put everyone through,” said Marsha Robinson.
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“I think he has some mental issues, some very serious ones. The evidence against him, there was no question what happened that night, I hope he gets help,” added Trevor Robinson.
MacPherson has already been behind bars for more than three years. With credit for time served on remand, he must serve another six and a half years.
The Crown Attorney said the sentence is a good deterrent against drinking and driving.
“The sentence was well within the range and it’s on the high end of the range, certainly one of the longer sentences we’ve got in Nova Scotia for a similar type of offence,” said Crown Attorney Rick Woodburn.
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