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
By The Canadian Press

Supreme Court of Canada orders new trial for man acquitted of dangerous driving

Oct 30, 2026 | 7:32 AM

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.

Zadeh was acquitted on charges of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 30, 2026.

Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press

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