Chandi Vehicle Accident
As legal counsel for the young Mr. Baldip Singh Chandi, I can say that as the Country celebrates our Olympic accomplishments, 7 families and many friends have been met with tragedy and are suffering.
Mr. Gosal secured Baldip’s release from custody March 1, 2010 at BC Provincial Court Holden at Vancouver. Baldip does not wish to make any statements at this time, other than through counsel, Dil Gosal.
Baldip knew most of the occupants of the vehicle very well, and is going through a lot, as is everyone, and he is seeking grief counseling.
I’ve spoken with the Chandi family; their hearts are heavy. They are hoping and praying for the recovery of the three young people that were injured, and the Chandi family has tried to reach out to some members of the other families who are suffering.
I can confirm that he has been charged with the following offences:
3 counts of impaired operation causing bodily harm; section 255(2) Criminal Code;
2 counts of impaired operation causing death; section 255(3) Criminal Code;
3 count of dangerous driving causing bodily harm; section 249(3) Criminal Code; and
2 counts of dangerous driving causing death; section 249(4) Criminal Code.
For more information, please contact me, Dil Gosal, Barrister, at 604.598.1118.
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Media Report:
The driver in a collision that left two dead and three hospitalized in B.C. has been charged with 10 criminal driving offences.
Baldip Chandi, 19, faces three counts of impaired operation causing bodily harm, two counts of impaired operation causing death, three counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm and two counts of dangerous driving causing death.
Seven people were in the vehicle involved in the fatal collision at Willingdon and Still Creek Avenue in Burnaby, B.C.
Two men from New Westminister, B.C., 18 and 19, died.
A 20-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman from New Westminister were left hospitalized in critical condition, along with a 19-year-old woman from Vancouver.
The driver and a 20-year-old woman from Burnaby were the only people in the vehicle to escape the collision unscathed.
Chandi is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
“As the Olympics come to a close and the world is celebrating the senseless loss of these young lives is a solemn reminder to plan ahead for a safe ride home,” said Cpl. Brenda Gresiuk in a statement.
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