The grand hall of the temporary Supreme Court of Canada, located in the West Memorial Building in Ottawa, is seen on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Supreme Court of Canada orders new trial for man acquitted of dangerous driving
Oct 30, 2026 | 7:32 AM
-
Share on Facebook
-
Share on Bluesky
-
Share on X
- Copy Link
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada has ordered a new trial for a motorist who was acquitted of dangerous driving charges after a fatal accident in British Columbia.
Moshfeghi Zadeh drove into a busy Vancouver intersection on a red light in July 2021 and collided with another vehicle, causing Zadeh’s car to flip onto the sidewalk.
A man was seriously injured and his 18-month-old daughter was killed.
The trial judge found Zadeh’s manner of driving was not a marked departure from the standard of care expected of a reasonable person in the circumstances.
