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Documents filed in the Alberta Court of Justice allege a man charged with killing a waitress after crashing a truck into a Fort McMurray restaurant was medically suspended from driving.
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The documents do not mention the condition that caused the suspension or when the suspension was issued, but confirm the suspension was active when the crash happened on Nov. 9.
The victim, Emily Verge, 24, of Fort McMurray was working inside the downtown Boston Pizza at the time of the crash. Police say the driver crashed a F-350 through the wall around 11:30 a.m., striking Verge. She was brought to the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre, where Verge died from her injuries.
“Emily, at only 24 years old, was loved and adored by everyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting her. She had an infectious personality and a contagious laugh topped off with a pure heart of gold,” said a GoFundMe campaign for her family.
“This tragic accident has really hit the city of Fort McMurray pretty hard. Her family and friends are devastated and are trying to cope with this sudden loss. Emily was well known, well loved and will be missed beyond comprehension.”
Roger Sierra, 28, of Calgary has been charged with criminal negligence causing death. He is scheduled to appear in the Fort McMurray Court of Justice on Dec. 4.
Anyone with information about any missing people or criminal activity is asked to contact Wood Buffalo RCMP at 780-788-4040 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Tips to Crime Stoppers are always anonymous and can be sent to p3tips.com.
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