Halton Regional Police say there is no evidence to suggest the driver acted intentionally when the truck he was driving struck 65-year-old Regan Russell on June 19
Russell, a long-time animal rights activist, was giving water to pigs that were en route to the slaughterhouse when she was struck and killed.Police have charged the 28-year-old man from North Perth, Ont., with one count of careless driving causing death under the Highway Traffic Act, but say there is no evidence to suggest a criminal act took place.
They say they interviewed several witnesses and reviewed video of the incident as part of their investigation. One animal rights group is criticizing the lack of criminal charges in the case, saying the justice system has let Russell down. Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.
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