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What was he even doing on the road?

That's the question many are asking about a Winnipeg driver who smashed his speeding, out-of-control SUV through the front entrance of a hair salon, killing 27-year-old Kendall Wiebe and seriously injuring another woman.

FACEBOOK PHOTO Kendall Wiebe.

Adebola Shoyoye, 35, claims he somehow mistook the gas pedal for his brake during the April 2012 incident at the Ultracuts at the Crestview Shopping Centre. Shoyoye pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death and bodily harm stemming from the April 2012 incident on Portage Avenue.

The Crown is seeking up to two years in jail. Shoyoye is asking for probation. A sentence is expected April 30.

By pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death, Shoyoye faces an automatic five-year suspension of his driver's licence, according to Manitoba law.

But it's fair to ask whether Shoyoye should have even been allowed to drive at the time of the tragedy given his horrendous track record while behind the wheel.

A Free Press review shows he had been involved in 10 other crashes prior to the incident - including eight deemed 100 per cent his fault by Manitoba Public Insurance. Although none caused injury, it shows a pattern of a man unable to safely operate a vehicle.

As well, Shoyoye had been cited seven different times under the Highway Traffic Act for various infractions including speeding, ignoring traffic-control devices and driving without insurance.

Shoyoye has caused more than $24,000 in damages in the eight crashes in which he's been deemed 100% at fault. He's also paid more than $1,100 in fines under the Highway Traffic Act.

The deadly Ultracuts crash didn't end the carnage, either. Shoyoye continued to drive while out on bail - there were apparently no legal restrictions on him - and was to blame for yet another crash in Winnipeg that occurred more than a year later. He also received two more tickets for speeding and running a red light.

Add them all up, and Shoyoye has caused more than $24,000 in damages in the eight crashes he's been blamed for. He's also paid more than $1,000 in fines even with being given breaks in the form of reprimands and a discharge.

Despite all of this, Shoyoye has continued to keep his licence -- right up until Monday afternoon, when Queen's Bench Justice Chris Martin ordered it be turned over pending his sentencing decision.

"I don't want you driving anymore," a concerned Martin said after hearing several hours of submissions.

Steve Cancilla, Wiebe's common-law husband, was stunned to learn Shoyoye has continued to drive all this time.

"I'm very surprised, especially considering his record, which is just atrocious. He's an absolute menace to the road," Cancilla said outside court. He now wants a lifetime driving ban imposed on his wife's killer.

"I don't think anybody's safe. Even after this he's still speeding, still getting into accidents. He should never have a licence again," he said.

Defence lawyer Tim Valgardson told court this week his client experienced what experts often refer to as "unintended acceleration" or "pedal misapplication."

—with files from Larry Kusch

Incidents involving Adebola Shoyoye

Crashes deemed 100 per cent his fault and Highway Traffic Act incidents:

June 20, 2005: He drove over the centre median and hit another car, later telling insurance officials his steering wasn't working. Total damage: $1,400.

Sept 10, 2005: Driving without insurance. $250 fine.

April 24, 2007: He hit a parked vehicle while driving downtown. Total damage: $2,184.

May 5, 2007: He changed lanes when unsafe to do so and was hit by another car behind him. Total damage: $3,400.

June 7, 2007: He rear-ended a driver who was stopped at an intersection. Total damage: $6,500.

Dec. 24, 2007: Speeding, 140 km/h in a 100 zone. $402 fine.

Jan. 17, 2008: He made a left turn when unsafe to do so and hit another car. Total damage: $5,200.

Oct. 17, 2008: Speeding, 66 km/h in a 50 zone. $140 fine.

June 25, 2009: In a parking lot, he struck an overhanging sign and did major damage to the roof of his van. Total damage: $5,600.

Sept. 11, 2009: Running a stop sign. $190 fine.

Sept. 11, 2009: Failing to display licence plate. Reprimand.

Feb. 28, 2011: He edged out from a stop sign and hit another car that had the right-of-way. Total damage: not disclosed by Crown, unavailable at request from the Free Press on Tuesday.

June 25, 2011: Driving without insurance. Absolute discharge (His pregnant sister was in medical distress, court told).

April 7, 2012: Deadly crash into Ultracuts that killed Kendall Wiebe.

June 17, 2013: He failed to yield for oncoming traffic and hit another vehicle. Total damage: not disclosed by Crown, unavailable at request from the Free Press on Tuesday.

Aug. 23, 2013: Speeding, 65 km/h in a 50. $167 fine.

Aug. 25, 2013: Running a red light. Reprimand.

TOTAL:

Eight crashes deemed his fault. There is $24,284 damage in the six where figures were provided by the Crown.

Eight HTA infractions, $1,149 in total fines.