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CTV News
16 hours ago
- CTV News
Family of Sask. man killed by impaired driver hosts memorial golf tournament
A year after Austin 'Auzi' Walker was killed by an impaired driver, his loved ones gathered to play a round of golf for their friend on Saturday. 'It's been phenomenal. It's a day to remember him. It's not a sad day. It's...a great way to honor him while his friends and family could come and just spend a day,' Chet Walker, Austin's father said. The Austin 'Auzi' Walker 2025 Memorial Golf Tournament brought together over 100 golfers at The Legends Golf Club in Warman, Sask. 'As a family, we decided we wanted to do something special for his name,' Chet said. 'We have 144 golfers today, which is capacity and [an] additional 50 some people coming to that barbecue.' Chet shared that golfing was a family activity and a hobby his 25-year-old son particularly enjoyed. Chet added that he hopes those in attendance take positive memories from the day. 'Be happy,' he said. 'Take one day at a time. Enjoy the day.' Austin's loved ones hope to continue keeping his memory alive, and this tournament is the first step towards that goal. 'We really want to keep his name out there. Another thing why we're doing this is, raise a little money to give back in his name for different charities,' Chet said.
CTV News
27-06-2025
- CTV News
Saskatoon parents launch lawsuit, driver pleads guilty in fatal e-scooter crash
A Saskatoon man was killed when the electric scooter he was riding was struck by an alleged drunk driver. (Noah Rishaug/CTV News) The parents of a 25-year-old Saskatoon man who was hit and killed while riding an electric scooter last summer have filed a lawsuit. Chet and Tera Walker are suing the driver, the scooter company Bird Canada and the city of Saskatoon, alleging negligence. A statement of defence has not been filed. Their son, Austin Walker, was hit and killed on Warman Road near the Circle Drive overpass on June 20, 2024. Walker was on his way home from his friend's house after watching hockey. Chet Walker Chet Walker next to his son's Dalmeny Sabres jersey. (Stacey Hein / CTV News) The driver, Wade Chaboyer, has pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death and failing to remain at the scene. He is scheduled to be sentenced on July 30 under a joint submission. In their lawsuit, the Walkers allege Bird Canada was negligent by allowing scooters to be operated on roads with speed limits over 50 km/h. They claim the city was negligent for 'requiring e-scooter riders to use dangerous roadways' and failed to work with the scooter company to establish 'no-go zones.' The suit further alleges Chaboyer was 'driving at an excessive speed for the conditions' and failed to 'avoid a collision that was foreseeable and preventable.' The allegations have not been tested in court. The family is seeking $60,000 in damages.
