Sentencing begins for semi driver who caused Humboldt Broncos crash

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Hearing for Jaskirat Singh Sidhu scheduled to take place over 5 days in Melfort, Sask.
Jason Warick · CBC News · Posted: Jan 28, 2019 3:00 AM CT | Last Updated: an hour ago
Semi driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu pleaded guilty earlier this month to all 29 charges relating to the Humboldt Broncos bus crash last year in Saskatchewan. (Jason Warick/CBC)

Twenty-nine families will get their chance this week to face the semi driver who caused the crash with the Humboldt Broncos bus that killed or injured their loved ones in Saskatchewan last April.

They’ll be able to speak directly to Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, who drove the semi involved in the crash, during his sentencing hearing, which begins today in Melfort, Sask.

Sidhu, 30, pleaded guilty earlier this month to 16 counts of dangerous driving causing death and 13 counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm in the April 6 crash that left 16 dead and 13 injured.

Several parents contacted by CBC News said they plan to read their victim impact statements in court. Others will have a representative read them or just submit a written version.