An 18-year-old who allegedly hit and killed a child with his car on the day of his 18th birthday will be tried as an adult.
Brandon Pardi's trial has been on hold while his defence laywers argued that, since the accident occurred on the day of his birthday, he should be tried in youth court.
The Quebec Superior court rejected the argument, and the Quebec Court of Appeal confirmed its decision Friday morning.
Pardi's lawyers have not stated whether or not they will pursue the issue to the Supreme Court.
The accident
On Hallowe'en 2007, 3-year-old Bianca Leduc was helping to put up Hallowe'en deocrations in her babysitter's yard in Ile Perrot.
Police said Pardi and an under-age friend were driving two separate cars. Police say one driver slowed at a stop sign, and the other slammed him from behind, sending both vehicles careening onto the babysitter's lawn and trapping the young girl.
Charges
Both Pardi and his underage friend faced charges of dangerous driving causing death and criminal negligence causing death.
With files from CTV.ca
