A 71‑year‑old man who mistakenly hit the gas pedal instead of the brakes, sending his brand new electric SUV crashing through a Richmond Hill daycare — killing a toddler and hitting a total of 24 children in three classrooms — has pleaded guilty to serious driving offences.

Vinay Kumar Gupta pleaded guilty, via Zoom, in Newmarket court on Monday to dangerous operation causing death and two counts of dangerous operation causing bodily harm.