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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Sheriff makes decision on Paisley paramedic who crashed into taxi
Amanda Keenan, 35, was behind the wheel of the vehicle in Glasgow's Calton on September 24 2023. Keenan and a crew were transporting a 71-year-old woman to Glasgow Royal Infirmary after her heart had stopped while at home. Keenan, of Paisley, Renfrewshire, failed to give way or slow down an appropriate amount at a red light. She continued to drive while the taxi - an orange Kia Niro - moved off a green light across from her. This resulted in the two vehicles colliding in the middle of the junction. Keenan pleaded guilty last week at Glasgow Sheriff Court to driving without due care or attention. Sheriff Tony Kelly deferred conviction until this week to determine whether to grant an absolute discharge. This means that the first offender's criminal record would remain clean. The sheriff watched CCTV of the incident and heard submissions on similar cases from Keenan's lawyer Jacqueline White. The lawyer further stated: "Miss Keenan advises that she reduced her speed at the junction. "When she got to the red light, you have to reduce your speed or give way. "She was attempting to get a patient to hospital while colleagues were attending to the patient." Sheriff Kelly granted the absolute discharge and he said: "In all the circumstances of what happened and what was known to you it is inexpedient to inflict punishment. "I will not proceed to conviction and that is the end of the matter." The court earlier heard that the medics attended the woman's home as she had difficulties breathing. A decision was made to transfer her to hospital as the woman had went into cardiac with Keenan being the driver. Prosecutor Kirsty McKenzie said: "CPR was being carried out in the back of the ambulance." The blue lights and sirens were activated on the vehicle which drove up to London Road at its junction with Arcadia Street. Miss McKenzie said: "On approach to a red traffic signal, Keenan failed to slow down. "She proceeded the red light without checking for emerging traffic from the driver's side. "A taxi driver emerged from Arcadia Street and when his lights went green he emerged and collided with the driver's side of the ambulance." The hearing was told that the ambulance was unable to be moved after the collision. The fiscal depute stated that there was evidence of brakes being applied by Keenan at the time but she did not "give way." Neither Keenan or the taxi driver needed hospital treatment. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. It was revealed that Keenan paid a speeding fine months before the incident which was unrelated to her employment.
Glasgow Times
24-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
Paramedic collided with Taxi in Glasgow's East End
Amanda Keenan, 35, was behind the wheel of the vehicle in Glasgow's Calton on September 24 2023. Keenan and a crew were transporting a 71-year-old woman whose heart had earlier stopped from her home to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Keenan, of Paisley, Renfrewshire, failed to give way or slow down an appropriate amount at a red light. She continued to drive while the taxi - an orange Kia Niro - moved off a green light across from her. This resulted in the two vehicles colliding in the middle of the junction. Keenan pleaded guilty today at Glasgow Sheriff Court to driving without due care or attention. READ NEXT: Violent abuser left woman 'looking like she had done nine rounds with Rocky Balboa' READ NEXT: Main player in mugging attack on Glasgow chef in NCP car park never identified Sheriff Tony Kelly deferred conviction until next week for further information to become available regarding sentencing options. The court earlier heard that the medics attended the woman's home as she had difficulties breathing. A decision was made to transfer her to hospital as the woman had went into cardiac with Keenan being the driver. Prosecutor Kirsty McKenzie said: "CPR was being carried out in the back of the ambulance." The blue lights and sirens were activated on the vehicle which drove up to London Road at its junction with Arcadia Street. Miss McKenzie said: "On approach to a red traffic signal, Keenan failed to slow down. "She proceeded the red light without checking for emerging traffic from the driver's side. "A taxi driver emerged from Arcadia Street and when his lights went green he emerged and collided with the driver's side of the ambulance." The hearing was told that the ambulance was unable to be moved after the collision. The fiscal depute stated that there was evidence of brakes being applied by Keenan at the time but she did not "give way." Neither Keenan or the taxi driver needed hospital treatment. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Jacqueline White, defending, told the court: "The situation is that she was attempting to save a life. "The woman's heart had stopped beating at the house and work that was being done to see if there was a possibility of getting her back." It was revealed that Keenan paid a speeding fine months before the incident which was unrelated to her employment.
STV News
23-05-2025
- STV News
Paramedic crashed into taxi while dying patient was being treated in ambulance
A paramedic collided with a taxi while medics treated a dying patient in her ambulance. Amanda Keenan, 35, was behind the wheel of the vehicle in Glasgow's Calton on September 24, 2023. Keenan and a crew were transporting a 71-year-old woman whose heart had earlier stopped from her home to Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Keenan, of Paisley, failed to give way or slow down an appropriate amount at a red light. She continued to drive while the taxi – an orange Kia Niro – moved off at a green light across from her. This resulted in the two vehicles colliding in the middle of the junction. Keenan pleaded guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to driving without due care or attention. Sheriff Tony Kelly deferred conviction until next week for further information to become available regarding sentencing options. The court earlier heard that the medics attended the woman's home as she had difficulty breathing. A decision was made to transfer her to hospital as the woman had gone into cardiac arrest with Keenan being the driver. Prosecutor Kirsty McKenzie said: 'CPR was being carried out in the back of the ambulance.' The blue lights and sirens were activated on the vehicle, which drove up to London Road at its junction with Arcadia Street. Ms McKenzie said: 'On approach to a red traffic signal, Keenan failed to slow down. 'She proceeded the red light without checking for emerging traffic from the driver's side. 'A taxi driver emerged from Arcadia Street, and when his lights went green, he emerged and collided with the driver's side of the ambulance.' The hearing was told that the ambulance was unable to be moved after the collision. The fiscal depute stated that there was evidence of brakes being applied by Keenan at the time, but she did not 'give way'. Neither Keenan or the taxi driver needed hospital treatment. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Jacqueline White, defending, told the court: 'The situation is that she was attempting to save a life. 'The woman's heart had stopped beating at the house and work that was being done to see if there was a possibility of getting her back.' It was revealed that Keenan paid a speeding fine months before the incident which was unrelated to her employment. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
STV News
02-05-2025
- STV News
Paramedic accused of driving through red light and crashing ambulance into car
A paramedic is accused of crashing an ambulance into a car. Amanda Keenan, 35, allegedly drove without due care or attention in Glasgow's Calton on September 24, 2023. Court papers state Keenan was in her employment as a 'paramedic' at the time. It is alleged that the vehicle's emergency lighting and sirens were activated when she drove through a red light. The charge says Keenan, of Paisley, Renfrewshire, failed to reduce her speed and give way. Allegations go on to say Keenan collided with an orange Kia Niro car. Keenan pleaded not guilty to the single charge at Glasgow Sheriff Court. She was represented by her lawyer Jacqueline White. A further hearing will take place later this month. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
