A Calgary man has been given a conditional sentence after pleading guilty to impaired operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm.
Sompasong Rattanathongsay appeared in provincial court in Drumheller on Friday, June 25, to enter the guilty plead.
The court heard on the evening of February 10, 2019, Oyen RCMP responded to a single-vehicle collision on Highway 9 near Range Road 50.
An SUV transporting the driver and two passengers had left the roadway and rolled.
As a result of the collision, a 33-year-old male passenger who was seated in the rear, and a 31-year-old male passenger seated in the front sustained injuries and were transported to an area hospital. The 33-year-old male passenger died of his injuries a short time later. The front seat passenger was treated for his injuries.
Sompasong Rattanathongsay was arrested at the scene and charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing death, impaired operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, and impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
The crown and defence agreed on a joint submission for the guilty plea to impaired operation causing bodily harm. Prosecutor Ron Pedersen, in the agreed statement of fact, noted there were a number of significant charter issues related to the investigation of the incident.
Mr. Rattanathongsay, 33, has no criminal record and expressed his remorse to the mother of the victim. The men had been friends and workmates for many years in the construction industry. The injured man had his hand surgically repaired and has recovered.
Rattanathongsay was sentenced to two years less a day, conditional sentence order. The remaining charges were withdrawn.

Last week a cyclist took on a 1,020 kilometre trek to raise funds and awareness for children with cancer.
Len Spratt, 72, is the board chair of Gas Alberta took on the Ride for Legends, leaving from Kehewin Cree Nation, where he manages the gas utility and ended at the SANG Gas CO-OP in Lac Ste. Anne on June 29. He was through Drumheller on June 24.
From there he travelled on to a meet and greet in the Beiseker-Irricana area, where he met with Carol Callaghan, manager of the Rosebud Gas Co-op and staff, as wells as representatives of the Harvest Hills Gas Co-op.
The Ride for Legends was sponsored by the Managers Group of Gas Alberta Gas Co-ops, Gas Alberta Inc., and the Federation of Alberta Gas Co-ops.
His ride supports the Kids With Cancer Society (KWCS), which provides more than 50 programs and activities that address their unique and complex needs ranging from family programs and activities, counselling services, and financial and educational support. KWCS also helps bereaved families and childhood cancer survivors as well.
Spratt is a big supporter of this charity and has completed many different rides over the years to raise funds and awareness. Each day of the trek he rides in honour or in memory of children who have fought cancer. As of Monday, July 5, his ride has raised almost $70,000.