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Driver admits to similar incidents Continued from pg. 4 "The number of symptoms of hypoglycemia can be many and affect diabetic victims differently," Dr. Bain said, citing the heat and elevated work level of Elson that day. "It's quite variable. It can be quite precipitous and quick. A patient may be disoriented and confused and not know who he or she is." Approximately 20 years ago, Elson had a similar hypoglycemic episode at the Bacardi plant in which he stopped working, but then passed out and "split his head open" when he took a break to eat something and rest in the lunchroom. Defence attorney John Navarette said his client doesn't dispute "98 per cent" of the facts in the case, but said the crux of the issue is whether Elson was negligent in his actions. Since the accident, Elson has altered his treatment strategy and now has a glucometer at work to measure his blood-sugar level before leaving for home. During cross-examination, Crown attorney Laurie Jago focused on comments Elson made to a Halton Regional Police officer at the accident scene. Elson told the officer that had "three or four" similar episodes in the past in which he had "just made it home," but the events of May 27, 2010 were "like nothing I'd ever felt before" and that "I should have pulled over." Jago then asked Dr. Bain how long it would take for blood-sugar levels to rise after eating carbohydrates like a granola bar and he responded, "Five to 15 minutes." "The thing I'm a little confused about is that you kept driving," said Jago. "If someone was using heavy machinery and they felt `low,' they would stop work, correct? You're just (going by) the way you feel and experience is a good way to judge that...If someone was driving and they felt like that you would instruct them to pull over. It's standard education and common sense, especially if you had episodes like that in the past." Justice Leonard Ricchetti interrupted Navarette's closing argument that Elson's actions weren't negligent. "He had the wherewithal to eat a NutriBar and half a bun and realize he missed two turns," the judge said. "It doesn't take minutes to stop the car or pull over. Your expert said stop. Your client's prior conduct seems to know that he should stop activities like work." Elson will appear Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Milton court. WEEKEND FORECAST... NO TAX ON BBQ'S! *In stock only 5 ·The IFP· Halton Hills, Thursday, September 13, 2012 Halton Hills HIGH LOW FRI. F 2 0 23 150 1 Sale l ends Sept. 15th SHOWROOM 118 Guelph St.(at Maple) ONE WEEK ONLY L NAON FI WKND SAT. S 210 130 SUN. S 220 120 FURNACE, AIR CONDITIONING FIREPLACE & BBQ SALES and SERVICE 905-877-8990 www.asghomecomfort.com Youth `pines' for school break It was a tough first week back at school for one local youngster. Last Thursday (Sept. 6) at 2:30 p.m. a young boy had climbed to the top of a pine tree and refused to come down. Halton Hills firefighters were called to George Kennedy School at 75 Weber Dr., where two firefighters climbed a ladder up the tree. They eventually talked the boy into coming down on his own. WORLD E X P LO R E R TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Monday, September 17, 2012 ­ Friday, September 21, 2012 15 Side Road between Mill Pond Drive and Trafalgar Road "Fascinated by the Far East?" "Wanna discover Downunder?" "Ever wonder about Machu Picchu & Iguazu Falls?" Join our experts for an in-depth discovery of travel to South America, Asia, Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific Islands The Town of Halton Hills Infrastructure Services Department is advising of the Temporary Road Closure on 15 Side Road between Mill Pond Drive and Trafalgar Road (Regional Road 3). A temporary detour route for local traffic will be in effect during the closure (see map below). This closure will take place from September 17, 2012 until September 21, 2012. Wednesday October 3rd beginning at 6:30pm Teatro Conference & Event Centre 121 Chisholm Drive (Hwy 25 & Hwy 401) Milton, ON L9T 4A6 Please RSVP: (905) 864-8999 or email: milton@cruiseshipcenters.com Attendees will have a chance to win prizes from our Speakers. The purpose of this closure is to undertake repairs and maintenance to the existing bridge. Contact Information: Kevin Chalmers, C.E.T. Supervisor of Construction Tel: 905-873-2601 ext. 2303 Fax: 905-873-3036 Email: kevinc@haltonhills.ca 105 *Aeroplan is a registered trademark of Aeroplan Canada Inc. Offers are per stateroom on select sailings for participating cruise lines only & vary by cruise line & departure date. Contact your Cruise Consultant for more details. 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, Ontario L7G 5G2 Telephone: 905-873-2600 · Fax: 905-873-2347