Victim accuses officer of negligent operation of motor vehicle that caused loss of child and left disabled another child

Item

Incident Title
Victim accuses officer of negligent operation of motor vehicle that caused loss of child and left disabled another child
Incident ID
221140
Incident Description
In 2003, Brander was found not guilty of criminal negligence after a 2001 accident where his police cruiser, traveling at speeds of 120 km/h, struck a car carrying a family, killing a seven year old boy and severely injuring the boy's younger brother. Brander and Edmonton Police were also sued in civil court by the boys' family.
Incident Date
2001
Incident City
Edmonton
Type of Abuse
Fatal violence; Physical violence
Authority Involved
Edmonton Police Service
Officer Name
Ken Brander
Submission Source
External Database Import
Submission Source Affiliation
Alberta Police Misconduct Database
Collection
Alberta Police Misconduct Database
Additional Details
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Archive Publication Date
July 31, 2022
Archive Last Update
July 31, 2022
Tags
allegation; criminal negligence; bodily harm
Confidentiality/Restrictions
From published source