Families of the victims involved in the tragic Manitoba crash that claimed the lives of 17 people are still waiting for answers and closure, as the investigation into the incident continues.
The crash, which occurred on April 6, 2018, involved a semi-trailer truck and a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team. The collision took place at the intersection of Highways 35 and 335, near the town of Tisdale, Saskatchewan.
Since then, the families of the victims have been left in a state of limbo, as they await the results of the investigation and the legal proceedings that follow.
According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the investigation is still ongoing and no charges have been laid yet. The RCMP has stated that they are working diligently to gather all the necessary evidence and information to determine the cause of the crash.
In the meantime, the families of the victims are left with many unanswered questions and a deep sense of loss. Many have expressed frustration and disappointment with the slow progress of the investigation and the lack of communication from authorities.
One of the families, who lost their son in the crash, has filed a lawsuit against the truck driver, the trucking company, and the bus manufacturer. They are seeking compensation for their loss and are hoping that the lawsuit will bring some closure to their grief.
The truck driver, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, pleaded guilty to 29 counts of dangerous driving causing death or bodily harm and was sentenced to eight years in prison. However, the families of the victims are still seeking answers as to why the crash occurred and if it could have been prevented.
The tragedy has also sparked discussions about the safety of rural intersections and the need for stricter regulations for trucking companies. The Saskatchewan government has since implemented mandatory training for commercial truck drivers and has introduced new safety regulations for trucking companies.
As the investigation continues, the families of the victims are left to cope with their loss and the uncertainty surrounding the crash. They are hoping for a thorough and transparent investigation that will provide them with the answers they seek and bring them some sense of closure.
