Careless driver admits injuring man in A477 Red Roses crash
Dean John, 58, of Rhyd Y Gors in St Clears, was charged with causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving.
It was alleged that John was driving a Kia Niro on the A477 at Red Roses without due care and attention on August 25 last year, which led to another man being seriously injured.
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John pleaded guilty at Swansea Crown Court on May 27.
The case was adjourned, and the defendant will return to be sentenced on June 20.
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