Semi driver charged in fatal crash remains in custody
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The truck driver allegedly involved in a multi-vehicle collision in Brandon last week that resulted in the death of a 49-year-old woman remains in custody.
Brijpal Panwar, 35, appeared Tuesday in Brandon provincial court, where defence lawyer Andrew Synyshyn asked for more time to craft a bail plan that could see the trucker reside out of province. Panwar is scheduled to appear in court again on Monday.
Police charged Panwar with dangerous driving causing death after he was allegedly travelling north on Highway 110 and failed to stop at a stop sign, which was affixed with a red flashing light, at Richmond Avenue East last Wednesday.
The semi-truck collided with an SUV at “highway speeds,” the Brandon Police Service said in a news release after the collision.
The force of the crash caused both vehicles to collide with another semi-truck, which was stopped at the intersection facing southbound, BPS said.
“Because of how serious the charges are, we need to take time to arrange his release,” Synyshyn said.
A translator appeared in court by phone to translate the hearing into Hindi for the accused.
“The Crown told me they’re willing to consider … a strong plan,” Synyshyn said, speaking directly to Panwar.
Synsyhyn said he also spoke to three of Panwar’s “colleagues” who were present in court.
Conquer Transport Inc., the company that allegedly employed the accused, had its safety fitness certificate revoked in Manitoba in 2021, according to the province.
However, the province became aware in February 2022 that the trucking company “continued to operate in the province under a safety fitness certificate and vehicle registration from Alberta,” a government spokesperson told the Sun last week.
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