Jaskirat Sing Sidhu has been sentenced to 8 years in prison. The truck driver who caused the tragic Humboldt Broncos crash had pleaded guilty earlier this year to 29 counts of dangerous driving.
Judge Inez Cardinal told court in Melfort that Sidhu’s remorse and guilty plea were mitigating factors, but she had to consider the number of people who died or were severely injured and face lifelong challenges.
Sidhu blew a stop sign and drove into the path of the Humboldt Broncos Team bus on April 6th last years. Sixteen people were killed and 13 were injured. The Crown had been seeking a 10 year sentence.
Sukhmander Singh, owner of the trucking company involved in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, is back in court March 27th in Calgary. The owner of Adesh Deol Trucking, faces seven charges under the federal Motor Vehicle Transport Act: two counts of failing to maintain logs for drivers hours, three counts of failing to monitor the compliance of a driver under safety regulations, and two counts of having more than one daily log for any day. (with files from Canadian Press)
Statement from the Humboldt Broncos Regarding Jaskirat Singh Sidhu’s Sentencing
(Humboldt, SK) – March 22, 2019 – Judge Inez Cardinal has delivered her sentencing decision to Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the driver of the semi-truck that tragically collided with the Humboldt Broncos team bus on April 6, 2018. Sidhu plead guilty to 29 charges in January; 16 counts of dangerous driving causing death and 13 counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm.
Judge Cardinal’s decision concluded that Mr. Sidhu is sentenced to eight years in prison and his license will be suspended.
The Humboldt Broncos organization is thankful that this legal matter has been resolved and that Mr. Sidhu is being held to account for his careless actions on April 6, 2018. As was stated before, it is appreciated that Mr. Sidhu took responsibility for his actions and that he spared the survivors, families and the community from reliving this tragedy during a trial.
“This past year has been extremely difficult. Having this legal matter settled and the sentencing complete is a big step in the healing process for the survivors, grieving families, our organization and the community of Humboldt and surrounding area,” said Humboldt Broncos President Jamie Brockman. “The sentence is subject to varying opinions but what is important is that Mr. Sidhu plead guilty, has shown remorse and has remained accountable for his careless actions.”
The Humboldt Broncos wish to thank all whom have supported the organization, and everyone affected.
The organization will have no further comments at this time.
