Sentencing hearing for driver who killed father of three on Highway 48 Family members of Andrew Cristillo, killed by dangerous driver Jaiwin Kirubananthan, delivered tearful victim impact statements as a Newmarket court determines his sentence. The relatives of a father of three who was killed by a dangerous driver shed tears in a Newmarket courtroom Tuesday morning as they described the pain and the loss after his sudden death. The father of Andrew Cristillo, Danny Cristillo, described his 35-year-old son as a man who built a rich, full, loving life for the people he loved the most. My son Andrew was the greatest gift. My joy. My pride.Family Mourns Andrew CristilloI miss his smile. I miss his voice. I miss his laughter, Danny Cristillo said. The moment I lost Andrew I also lost a piece of my heart.Carrying life without him is different. I am not the same person I was before August 3 and I never will be, the victim's father said. The driver, Jaiwin Kirubananthan, sat facing forward, quietly listening to the victim impact statements, which are part of a hearing to determine his sentence.Kirubananthan pleaded guilty in April to dangerous driving causing death, failing to remain at the scene of a crash where death ensued, and three counts of dangerous operation of a vehicle in connection with the crash on August 3, 2025. Andrew Cristillo was driving on Highway 48 in Whitchurch-Stouffville that evening with his wife and three young daughters when Kirubananthan, who was 18 at the time, collided with his vehicle.Details of Fatal CrashAn agreed statement of facts presented in court said that Kirubananthan was driving 136 km/h in the wrong direction on a highway with a posted maximum speed of 80 km/h. Andrew Cristillo was killed instantly. His wife was able to pull his three daughters from the wreckage. Each had broken bones and lacerations to their faces.First responders found Kirubananthan nine hours later, about 150 meters away, lying in a potato field. Court heard he told the officers he was not the driver, though investigators found his car's airbag system registered only one person in the vehicle at the time. Court documents show Kirubananthan was previously charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle in connection with a January 2025 collision involving Ontario Premier Doug Ford.They also show he likely faced a 30-day driving ban following the crash, which is mandatory after a stunt driving charge, but was not arrested. The premier has spoken out in support of Andrew's Law, which would, among other things, introduce mandatory driving bans in Ontario for motorists charged with dangerous driving until their trial is complete. Danny Cristillo also described going to a store to purchase a suit for his son's wedding with Andrew Cristillo and his then-bride Christina.Nine years later, I found myself in a change room at the same store trying on another suit standing there alone. I was buying a suit for my son's funeral, he said. A wedding suit. A funeral suit.Call for Andrew's LawNine years apart. Both for the same son, he said. The hearing is ongoing and is expected to determine the sentence for Kirubananthan, who has remained in custody since his arrest. Family members and supporters of Andrew's Law have pointed to the case as an example of why stricter bail and driving restrictions are needed pending trial.The courtroom was packed with relatives and friends who wore small ribbons in memory of Andrew Cristillo, and several wept openly as the statements were read. Christina Cristillo, the victim's widow, also submitted a statement describing the moment she learned her husband had been killed and the difficulty of explaining his death to their three daughters.Sentencing Hearing ProceedsShe said each of the girls continues to recover from physical injuries and emotional trauma, and that the family now faces a life without a husband and father who was deeply involved in their daily routines. The Crown is seeking a lengthy prison term, while the defence has argued for a shorter sentence citing Kirubananthan's age at the time of the crash and his guilty plea. A decision is expected in the coming weeks.Outside court, Danny Cristillo said he hopes the case sends a message that dangerous driving has consequences that last far beyond the courtroom.