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Times
2 days ago
- Times
Van driver killed historian after mounting kerb while high on cannabis
A van driver who was under the influence of cannabis and was using his phone when he killed a distinguished American academic has been jailed for four-and-a-half years. Darren Gilmour failed to control the van he was driving and mounted a pavement before colliding with Dr William Noel in Trinity Crescent in Edinburgh on April 10 last year. Noel, 58, died 19 days later at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after sustaining severe head trauma in the collision. Darren Gilmour was found to be over the legal limit for THC, the psychoactive compound in cannabis GLASGOW COURT PRESS AGENCY Lord Justice Cubie told Gilmour, 42, that he would have faced a six-year prison sentence but for his guilty plea to causing the death of Noel by dangerous driving. Noel, from Philadelphia, was in Edinburgh in his role as an associate librarian for special collections at Princeton University. The judge said that a victim impact statement from Noel's brother made it clear that 'his sudden and unexpected death so far from home was a catastrophic event'.
CTV News
2 days ago
- CTV News
Charges laid in two-vehicle collision in Hamilton that seriously injured 2 people
A Hamilton Police vehicle in downtown Hamilton on Friday, May 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn A 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a two-vehicle collision in Hamilton last month that seriously injured two people. Hamilton police said the crash occurred at the intersection of Rymal and Fletcher roads on the evening of June 22. Police said a Mazda travelling on Rymal Road was attempting to turn south onto Fletcher Road when it was struck by a Ford F-150, which was allegedly travelling at a high rate of speed. The driver, a 17-year-old, and the passenger of the Mazda, who police say were not wearing a seatbelt, were ejected as a result of the collision. They were taken to the hospital with serious, life-altering injuries. Police said one of them remains in hospital in stable condition. The driver, a 16-year-old boy, and the passenger of the Ford sustained minor injuries. Following an investigation, the 16-year-old was arrested earlier this week and charged with two counts of dangerous operation causing bodily harm. He was released on an undertaking. Police said the boy is also facing charges of stunt driving, speeding (135 km/h in a 60 km/h zone) and two counts of careless driving causing bodily harm under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). The driver of the Mazda is also facing HTA charges of failing to properly wear a seatbelt, driving while under suspension and a G1 licence violation for driving unaccompanied by a qualified driver. Police said they've also charged the 31-year-old owner of the Mazda with permitting a novice driver to contravene licence conditions under the HTA, making a false statement and permitting operation of a vehicle without insurance under the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Ottawa police seek witnesses to multi-vehicle crash on Hwy. 174
Ottawa Police sign outside headquarters on Elgin St. in Ottawa. (CTV News Ottawa) The Ottawa Police Service is asking for witnesses to come forward following a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 174 earlier this week. Police say it happened at around 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, east of Trim Road. According to police, a white Audi was seen speeding in the westbound lanes at the time. Police say the driver lost control of the vehicle, hit a guardrail and crossed into the eastbound lanes, striking a grey SUV and a blue pickup truck. The SUV and pickup truck both ended up in the ditch and the drivers were injured. One remains in hospital with critical injuries. Police have charged the Audi driver, a 31-year-old man, with dangerous driving and impaired driving. Investigators are looking to speak to witnesses and anyone who might have dashcam footage of the crash. Anyone with information should contact Constable Ridley at 613-236-1222, extension 4713 or by email at ridleyw@ Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or at
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Arrest after car involved in two crashes and driven away both times
A Swindon driver crashed into another vehicle and then left the scene before ending up becoming involved in another crash. Police are appealing for information about a road traffic collision involving a Fiat 500 which happened at around 6.45pm on Alexandra Road on Sunday, June 22. A spokesperson said: 'The driver then reportedly reversed away from the scene and was involved in another collision before driving away, the wrong way down a one-way street.' Be the first to know with the Swindon Advertiser! 📱 💡 Our flash sale brings the latest local happenings directly to you. Save over 50% on an annual subscription now. 🔗 #SpecialOffer — Swindon Advertiser (@swindonadver) July 4, 2025 Officers investigating the circumstances of these incidents later arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to provide a specimen for analysis and driving without insurance The Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: 'We would like to hear from anyone who may have recorded footage of either incident on a dashcam. 'If you can help, please contact us on 101 quoting log 54250076204.'
CTV News
6 days ago
- CTV News
Driver, going 190 km/h on Highway 401, pulled off the road
Drugs and a knife found the vehicle of a driver who was pulled over on Highway 401 near Cambridge. (Source: OPP) A Toronto man was charged after he was caught breaking multiple traffic rules on Highway 401. Ontario Provincial Police said a member of their Highway Enforcement Team spotted the vehicle travelling 190 km/h through a construction zone, with a posted speed limit of 80 km/h, near Cambridge. highway 401 arrest cambridge toronto dangerous driving Dash cam video of a driver, pulled over by OPP, on Highway 401. (Source: OPP) When the vehicle was pulled over, the officer determined the driver was also impaired by drugs. They also found a very large knife wedged between the driver's seat and door. OPP said the 38-year-old was charged with impaired driving, dangerous driving, resisting arrest, possessing a dangerous weapon, stunt driving and having cannabis readily available in the vehicle.
