Winnipeg police officer pleads guilty in driving death of pedestrian
WINNIPEG — A Winnipeg police officer has pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a pedestrian.
Crown and defence lawyers have jointly recommended that Const. Justin Holz be sentenced to 30 months in prison.
Cody Severight was struck while crossing a street north of Winnipeg’s downtown in October 2017.
The 23-year-old was taken to hospital in critical condition but died of his injuries.