The mother whose son was killed in a car accident last year said she “can’t put into words†how much she misses him, a victim impact statement stated Thursday.
Crown attorney Melanie Perry read the statement at Dartmouth provincial court at the sentencing of Matthew Lesley Grimm, the 19-year-old charged in the death of David Julien.
“With his big smile and very big personality, David didn’t enter a room without you knowing he was there.... A life that should have been lived,†Perry read on behalf of Laura Cameron.
On May 16, 2010, Grimm was driving a white Honda Accord when it crashed into a power pole on Cranberry Crescent in Dartmouth. Grimm and Thomas Dixon, who were both 18-years-old at the time, fled the scene and thought Julien was following close behind, the court heard.
Julien, 15, died in the backseat of the car from his injuries.
After arguments from the Crown and defence, Grimm, now 19, stood up and addressed the court.
“I just want you to know that I’m really sorry for what’s happened and I feel really bad about the car accident,†he said, fidgeting his feet and speaking softly.
The Crown is seeking a sentence of four years and five months, while the defence is looking for somewhere in the range of two years to two and a half years.
Grimm was granted bail in June of 2010 provided he remain in his residence from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. and not drink alcohol. He has repeatedly breached the conditions of his release and has been in custody since July, the court heard.
Court date
Matthew Grimm will be sentenced on Oct. 4 at 1:30 p.m.
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