A LOCAL RESIDENT has been sentenced to five years in prison and given a 10-year driving prohibition following the death of a local jogger.

The 35-year-old was found guilty of impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death.

On Nov. 29, 2006, the convicted was driving a black Subaru Outback station wagon on North Lake Road. He was headed toward Yonge Street.

The vehicle was travelling at a high speed when it veered off the roadway and struck the victim, who was on the sidewalk.

The driver continued along, striking a parked car and then a concrete light pole.

The victim was prounounced dead at the scene. The driver was arrested soon after.

According to York Regional Police, impaired driving is the number one criminal cause of death in Canada. Police point out that taxi charges are much cheaper than legal fees.