Ontario driver truly sorry for running into Girl Guides group, killing 8-year-old, court hears [Video]

The woman found guilty of criminal negligence in a crash that killed an eight-year-old girl and injured nine others told court on Friday that she was “truly sorry” for what the victims, their families and friends “have endured and for what you will continue to endure.”

Petronella McNorgan’s statement follows a slew of victim impact statements read into court starting on Thursday, one after the other denouncing her perceived lack of remorse.

On Nov. 30, 2021, the then-76-year-old ran through an intersection, mounted a curb, struck a light post, struck a small tree, and then struck a group of pedestrians heading eastbound on the north side of Riverside Drive toward Wonderland Road.

In all, 10 people were taken to hospital ranging in age from six to 40, including an eight-year-old girl who died. McNorgan has been steadfast in her belief that she was hitting the brake and the vehicle malfunctioned.

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