Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Homicide Section lays charges in 2017 hit-and-run

The EPS Homicide Section has laid several charges against a man in relation to a hit-and-run which claimed the life of an 18-year-old male last summer.

At approximately 12 p.m. on Monday, May 22, 2017, West Division patrol officers were called to a residential area of 85 Avenue and 190 Street, after it was reported an 18-year-old male was struck by a truck following an altercation. The 18-year-old male was treated and transported to hospital by EMS, where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

 

Justin Handbury, 31, is charged with criminal negligence causing death, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, operating a motor vehicle while disqualified, possession of incendiary materials with the intent to commit arson, possession of stolen property over $5,000 and breach of recognizance (x3).

 

Handbury is expected to appear in court on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 9 a.m..

 

Homicide Section initially laid charges against Handbury in 2017 in relation to this incident; however charges were withdrawn due to new information presented at the time. As a result of further investigation and consultation with the Crown, the most recent charges (above) were laid by Homicide Section.

 

Every file is evaluated on a case by case basis. The EPS has decided not to release the name of the deceased in this investigation for the following reasons: it does not serve an investigative purpose and the EPS has a duty to protect the privacy rights of the victims and their families.



from Media Releases http://ift.tt/2ptfEH0

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