Judge Dismisses Charges in Fatal Crash

0:00It's April 18th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Canada News today, your AI-powered local news. An Ontario judge just dismissed dangerous driving charges against a dump truck driver who killed three members of a family in a markham crash back on. October 12th, 2022, Anthony Baglieri ran a red light at Markham Road and Elson Street, smashing into an Acura and taking the lives of 52-year-old Shri Rathy. Jamu Ganathan and her kids, 21-year-old Patiran Pouvenendran and 23-year-old Naluxana Pouvenendran. The judge ruled it was a terrible mistake, not a crime, pointing to distractions like sungler, a car in Baglieri's blind spot, and flashing, emergency lights across the intersection. He wasn't speeding or impaired and the evidence didn't prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The trial switched from jury to judge alone. He's gathered outside the new market courthouse, Friday, mostly from the GTA's Tamil community,

1:00shouting for justice amid shock and tears. The victim's father and husband, Pouvenendran, Poubele Singham, broke down sobbing, saying his life and three others were gone forever. Relatives called the siblings, good Samaritans, dreaming of becoming a cop and a nurse. Family friends say the close-knit group of 30 cousins is shattered, and they're pushing for an appeal to hold drivers accountable. Baglieri's lawyer noted his client's clean 12-year record and deeper morse over the tragedy he caused. This ruling leaves raw pain for the family, while sparking bigger talks on road responsibility. Stay safe out there folks, eyes wide open.