Sentencing begins for semi driver who caused Humboldt Broncos crash
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75 victim impact statements will be submitted in total, says court official.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 3:23:20 PM
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Of those 75 statements, 65 are scheduled to be read out in court, with the remaining 10 as written submissions.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 3:24:12 PM
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Families arriving now at the Kerry Vikar Centre in Melfort #sask , have been given their own room off the main courtroom. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DyAg9oVUUAAAWdQ.jpg
by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 3:25:54 PM -
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu just arrived at the Vickar Centre in Melfort for his sentencing court hearings. He pleaded gui… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… -
Court about to begin. Approx 100 family members, lawyers, RCMP, media etc in the room.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:01:15 PM
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Sidhu’s supporters enter, seated on right front of gallery while victim’s families/supporters are seated on the front left.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:05:31 PM
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“This is a court process, and court decorum will prevail.” -Cardinal.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:09:21 PM
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Cardinal said be respectful, don’t talk or cause disruption.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:10:01 PM
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Cardinal says Crown will present facts and other evidence, then victim impact statements, then defence.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:12:09 PM
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Crown prosecutor Thomas Healey and defence lawyer Mark Brayford say they have agreed in facts. Now will read...by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:13:21 PM
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Now from the agreed facts statement: Humboldt Broncos were driving to a playoff game April 6 when their bus collided w semi trailer driven by Mr. Sidhu.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:15:51 PM
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Bus driver tried to brake but was less than 30m from impact. By then, semi was fully across the highway and bus t boned the semi.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:17:15 PM
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There was “no way” the bus driver could have avoided the crash.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:17:41 PM
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Responsibility to stop and yield was entirely on the semi driver, not the bus.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:19:48 PM
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It included a 1.5m wide stop sign with a functioning, flashing light at the intersection.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:21:19 PM
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No alcohol, drugs or cel phone impaired Sidhu’s judgement.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:24:05 PM
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Healey lists names of the 16 people killed and 13 injured. Several parents in gallery crying. Sidhu seated at front looking downward.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:25:48 PM
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Healey detailing the physical injuries to the survivors. Incl. displaced jaw, lacerated kidney and spleen, fractured skull and brain damage, severed vertebrae etc., etc.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:33:27 PM
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Healey done w agreed statement of facts, another lawyer outlining process for reading of victim impact statements.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:39:35 PM
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Boulet family walks to lecturn, Sidhu looks at them.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:41:32 PM
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Mom Bernadine Boulet: said on April 6 their lives “changed forever.”by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:42:09 PM
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“My chest aches...my eyes fill with tears” when she’s constantly reminded of her son.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:43:59 PM
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“I continue to struggle with saying the word ‘death.’”by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:45:51 PM
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Said crash has “cheated “ Logan from the life he would have led as a coach or community volunteer.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:47:17 PM
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She speaks of Logan in present tense. “He willingly helps others without being asked. He is a leader.”by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:47:59 PM
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“I will not get to watch him experience the joys of being a father...the list of things we will not experience with him will never end.”by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:50:01 PM
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Crying, she hugs Logan’s father, Tobi, who begins. He noted Logan’s funeral, w more than 2,000 people, was the largest in Lethbridge Alta history.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:53:22 PM
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Says he believes Sidhu is sorry and imagines that Sidhu wishes he could go back to April 6 and do things differently. But it’s done and their family has been destroyed.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:58:00 PM
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Says he drove to Logan’s gravesite to read the statement to him, but couldn’t bc he couldn’t stop crying.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 4:59:45 PM
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She says her brother was her “go-to guy” when she had sad or happy things to share.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 5:15:28 PM
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Boulet’s girlfriend spoke, saying she wants to forgive Sidhu but it’s difficult bc if the hole in her life. His grandparents submitted written statement, being read now. “We will never see him graduate from university.”by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 5:29:33 PM
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Families hugging Boulets in gallery, others wiping tears, Sidhu remains in his seat at the front, staring silently at the table w lawyers Mark Brayford and Glen Luther.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 5:35:53 PM
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Two young women sitting in the Broncos family area get up, walk to where Sidhu’s supporters are seated. Two women there stand, and they all hug.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 5:37:50 PM
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Boulet statements done after several more filed with court in writing only.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 6:26:01 PM
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Bronco Conner Lukan’s family speaking now. His mother Robyn recalls the family hugging his “lifeless body” in hospital before leaving.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 8:11:24 PM
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“I have no forgiveness. I want you to know you have forever destroyed the family I worked to create...I want you to feel the pain you have caused.” -she says to Sidhu.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 8:15:35 PM
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“I trust that the decision made by this court will be just. I never want to think about this day again.”by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 8:17:25 PM
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The impact statement of Conner’s dad being read now. Says changes need to be made to the trucking industry to prevent future deaths.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 8:19:45 PM
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Courtroom/gymnasium completely silent except for the low buzz of fluorescent lights, occasional sniffles or sobs, as statements are read.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 8:24:11 PM
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Now he family of bus driver Glen Doerksen, who was cited in report as doing everything he could to avoid the collision.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 8:27:58 PM
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“We miss our Santa at Christmas.” -Elizabeth Doerksen.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 8:29:41 PM
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“We are working at finding understanding and forgiveness, because that’s what my dad would have wanted. Thank you.” -Elizabeth Doerksen says flanked by family members as she concludes.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 8:31:19 PM
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Family of injured Bronco Nick Shumlanski has statement read. Whole family now filled w anxiety at night, while driving, at school, etc.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 8:34:09 PM
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I apologize for misnaming Glen Doeksen’s daughter. A relative noted her name is Melissa:
“We are working at finding understanding and forgiveness, because that’s what my dad would have wanted. Thank you.” -Melissa Doerksen says flanked by family members as she concludes.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 8:39:28 PM -
Says she has a lot of anger. “I also fearful this will happen again unless people change.”by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 8:41:42 PM
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Says she feels sympathy for Sidhu but fact is he destroyed their lives. “The trajectory of our life has forever been altered.”by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 8:43:19 PM
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They were together 10 years. “I am so very thankful...but those 10 years were not enough.”by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 9:39:47 PM
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Now hearing other Cross relatives’ statements read.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 9:41:47 PM
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“Hi Son, it’s Dad...God, we miss you. Your smile, your laugh.”by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 9:52:01 PM
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Are moving out of the family home. “I don’t think we can stay there anymore. You are everywhere.” They noted the marks on the door frame as the children grew.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 9:55:41 PM
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“We love you with all our hearts. Rest In peace, my boy.”by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 9:58:10 PM
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“You will forever be in our hearts. I love you so much, Mom.” -Evan’s mother, Laurie.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 9:59:31 PM
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Families sobbing, hugging. A few smiles and laughs as well.by Jason Warick via twitter 1/28/2019 10:03:47 PM
