Driver who killed Ont. teen, hid vehicle for 14 years, sentenced
CTV
The driver who hit and killed a Fergus 18-year-old, then hid the vehicle with the help of an accomplice, was sentenced to two and half years behind bars on Tuesday, nearly 15 years after the fatal crash.
The driver who hit and killed a Fergus 18-year-old, then hid the vehicle with the help of an accomplice, was sentenced to two and half years behind bars on Tuesday, nearly 15 years after the fatal crash.
Lucas Shortreed’s family provided victim impact statements before the sentence was delivered. Court also heard shocking new details on the police investigation.
David Alexander Halliburton pleaded guilty to failing to remain at the scene of an accident causing bodily harm or death, and obstructing justice.
His sentence also includes a three-year driving prohibition and a condition that he must submit DNA to a database.
Anastasia Marie Halliburton, who helped hide the vehicle, pleaded guilty to obstructing justice and was given a six-month conditional sentence with four months of house arrest and two months of curfew. She must also complete 200 hours of community service.
Neither is allowed to contact the Shortreed family.
On Oct. 10, 2008, Lucas Shortreed was walking home from party in Alma, Ont., when he was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.
