A court document reveals that the man accused of driving into a Boston Pizza in northern Alberta, which tragically killed an employee, allegedly had his license suspended for medical reasons.
The incident happened in Fort McMurray when 28-year-old Roger Sierra from Calgary drove a Ford F-350 into the restaurant on Saturday. Police charged him with criminal negligence causing death after the truck struck a 24-year-old employee, who later passed away in the hospital.
The document detailing Sierra’s charge claims he was under a medical suspension that legally prevented him from driving. In Alberta, licenses can be suspended for medical conditions that might make driving unsafe.
Sierra is set to appear in court in Fort McMurray on December 4. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe page created to support the family of the young woman has raised nearly $65,000 as of Wednesday morning. The family shared that they’re devastated and are struggling to process the sudden loss.