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Sentencing delayed for Calgary man who caused crash that killed nine-year-old girl

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CALGARY – Sentencing has been delayed for a Calgary man who pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed a nine-year-old girl.

Duane Nepoose admitted earlier this year to dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing bodily harm, robbery and fleeing a police officer in the Boxing Day crash.

Court heard Nepoose stole a minivan and, as he was speeding through traffic, ran a red light and caused the crash that left Victoria Desjardins dead.

A Calgary Police Service logo is seen on a vehicle parked at headquarters in Calgary, Alta., April 9, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
A Calgary Police Service logo is seen on a vehicle parked at headquarters in Calgary, Alta.