Suspect charged in Wetaskiwin serious injury collision found not guilty

However, Soosay was sentenced earlier on July 18, 2023, after being convicted on counts of possession of property over $5000, dangerous operation causing bodily harm, and fail to comply with a release order. He was sentenced to 10 months in jail, 12 months of probation, a two-year license suspension, and ordered to pay $60,011.21 in restitution.

Three other co-accused saw their counts withdrawn in 2023.

It was on Jan. 5, 2023, when Wetaskiwin RCMP say they received a report of an individual in the city with a firearm on 37a Ave. As officers arrived, they say the suspect entered a Ford F150 pickup and fled.

Officers say they initially attempted to stop the vehicle; however, due to the dangerous driving and speed, they disengaged and did not pursue any further.

Shortly after, the vehicle collided with a Chevy Equinox at the intersection of 56 St. and 40 Ave. The driver of the Equinox, a 61-year-old male, received serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

RCMP arrested six occupants of the Ford F150, which had been reported stolen on Dec. 31, 2022. A replica handgun was also seized.

As a result of the investigation, five individuals were charged.

by Sheldon Spackman

Suspect charged in Wetaskiwin serious injury collision found not guilty

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