Scared Driver Recounts Fatal Hit-and-Run

Nineteen-year-old Xzander Wright tearfully recounted the events of March 23rd when he struck crossing guard Peter Clark at a Barrhaven intersection. Wright stated he made a rolling stop at an unfamiliar intersection and felt a "light tap" followed by bumps. He testified that he was scared upon seeing Clark lying on the road in his rearview mirror and left the scene without offering assistance. His defense lawyer cited Wright's belief that a family at the intersection was not intending to cross. During cross-examination, Wright admitted to distractions, including a vape pen falling into his lap and obstructions to his windshield. Surveillance video showed the family approaching the intersection as Clark held up his stop sign. Wright's defense argued that low sun and vehicle pillars may have impacted his visibility. The collision reconstruction report indicated Clark was stationary in the crosswalk when struck and run over by Wright's pickup truck. Wright's trial by judge alone began on Monday, with closing submissions scheduled for next week.