A Lakeshore father has been found guilty of dangerous driving causing death in a train-minivan crash that claimed the lives of his two children.
31-year-old Andrew Williams was consoled by his family after the decision was handed down.
Justice Kirk Munroe did find him not guilty of the more serious charge of criminal negligence causing death.
In June 2012, Williams was driving on Strong Rd in Lakeshore when he collided with a freight train.
The court heard he had taken his four children to Tim Hortons to give his wife a break and had taken a detour route returning home because of construction. He wasn't familiar with Strong Rd.
The judge found Williams's failure to stop was the cause of the crash given that there were warning signs of the railway crossing.
"The train was there to be seen if he was looking, the train was there to be heard if he was listening," said Justice Munroe.
"A reasonable person pays attention. This was far more than simple carelessness."
Defence lawyer Laura Joy says her client accepts the judgement and is grateful that Williams was found not guilty of the more serious offence.
"It is very hard on my client, he has been suffering since this tragedy and he almost lost his life," said Joy. "The fact of losing your children and being found responsible, that type of culpability is difficult to process."
Williams two daughters, ages 3 and 6, died in the crash.
During the trial, Williams testified he didn't see the train until it was too late.
A sentencing hearing is set for March 22.