The 79-year-old woman from London, Ontario, who drove her car into a Boy Scout troop, killing an eight-year-old girl and injuring seven others, was sentenced Tuesday to two years’ house arrest minus one day, followed by three years’ probation and a driving ban.

Petronella McNorgan, 79, was found guilty in April of one count of involuntary manslaughter and seven counts of assault.

To protect the identity of the victims, there is a ban on publication.

Ontario Superior Court Judge Pamela Hebner delivered the verdict at the London courthouse.

McNorgan was driving her Honda CRV westbound through the intersection of Wonderland Road and Riverside Drive at a high rate of speed on the evening of November 30, 2021, reaching speeds of 121 km/h.

The vehicle struck the rear bumper of a Jeep stopped at a red light and struck a light pole, then struck a group of tour guides and their companions who were walking along a sidewalk to a nearby green space to make snowy owls.

Seven other members of the troop who were traveling with the group suffered injuries, some of them life-changing.

During the sentencing in June, the eight-year-old’s parents made statements about how much they, as victims, mourned the loss of their daughter.

McNorgan also read an apology letter in court, which said: “I want you to know that I have never intentionally hurt anyone.”

The prosecution had asked for a four-year prison sentence for McNorgan, while the defense asked for a two-year suspended sentence, likely to be served through house arrest, community service and a driving ban.

Driving bans are not an option for judges when determining the sentence for negligent homicide convictions. However, they can be part of probation conditions.

More to follow.