Supreme Court of Canada orders new trial for man acquitted of dangerous driving
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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.
A majority of British Columbia’s Court of Appeal dismissed the Crown’s appeal.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 30, 2026.