Hit-and-run driver handed conditional sentence in death of man dragged under car in Truro

Rishonda Beals, 27, previously pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death

CBC NewsRichard Cuthbertson

A woman has been handed an 18-month conditional sentence for dangerous driving causing death in an incident in Truro, N.S., two years ago where a man was dragged underneath her vehicle after he had jumped on the hood following a dispute.

Judge Brian Warcop sentenced Rishonda Beals, 27, on Friday, agreeing to a joint recommendation submitted last month by defence and prosecution lawyers following her guilty plea in December in the death of John MacDonell.

“Miss Beals, you took Mr. MacDonell's life…

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Hit-and-run driver handed conditional sentence in death of man dragged under car in Truro

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CBC NewsRichard Cuthbertson, Posted: Jun 23, 2026 2:13 PM EDT | Last Updated: 9 minutes ago
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