Sentencing delayed for Calgary man who caused crash that killed 9-year-old girl

A serious crash on Macleod Trail and Southland Drive in Calgary on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. (Brooklyn Clark, CityNews image)

By Bill Graveland, The Canadian Press

Posted Nov 3, 2025 6:07 pm.

Sentencing has been delayed for a Calgary man who pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed a nine-year-old girl.

Duane Nepoose admitted earlier this year to dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing bodily harm, robbery and fleeing a police officer in the Boxing Day crash.

Court heard Nepoose stole a minivan and, as he was speeding through traffic, ran a red light and caused the crash that left Victoria Desjardins dead.

Seven others, including the girl’s mother and older sister, were hurt.

An agreed statement of facts says a police helicopter clocked Nepoose going 170 kilometres per hour.

Court heard a court-ordered forensic risk assessment for Nepoose will take at least another two months, delaying sentencing until 2026.

A sentencing date is to be set Nov. 13.

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