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Driver nearly struck 3 children racing along streets, court hears

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He was sentenced to 105 days jail and with the credit he received for pre-sentence custody he faces a further 78 days incarceration. He also faces 18 months probation

Peter Squires nearly struck three children as he raced along Elliot Lake streets on a fall afternoon last year.

At times, his truck was taking corners so fast it almost rolled over and struck an oncoming vehicle, assistant Crown attorney Blair Hagan said.The driver then made a hard right and stopped on a lawn, she said. He also pleaded guilty to wilfully obstructing a police officer by providing a false name and four counts of failing to comply with court orders.A number of other people were there and he approached the group, Hagan said.Ontario Provincial Police stopped a vehicle on Trunk Road in Sault Ste. Marie on Feb. 11 for speeding.The court heard the accused has a criminal record but there are notable gaps in it.

Defence lawyer Ken Walker said his client has substance abuse issues, is a First Nation member and has pleaded guilty to the charges.

 

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