28-07-2025
Newport man admits causing serious injury to dog walker
Ian Probert, aged 40, from Newport admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving to Jackie Davies on Rowan Way in the Malpas area of the city.
The victim and her dog were trapped under the defendant's Volkswagen Passat before he fled the scene.
Gwent Police said at the time that she had suffered potentially life-threatening injuries following the incident at around 6.30am on Monday, January 13.
Probert also admitted failing to report a road accident and failing to give information relating to the identification of the driver/rider of a vehicle.
(Image: Ian Probert)
His case was committed to the crown court where he is due to be sentenced next month on Friday, August 22.
Probert, of Thames Close, Bettws was granted conditional bail.
While he was on the run, crime fighting charity CrimeStoppers offered a £1,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
A spokesperson said: "Ian Probert is wanted for causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
"On January 13, in the Malpas area, an elderly woman and her dog were trapped under a car, causing serious injuries, the driver fled the scene.
"A reward of up to £1,000 is available for the anonymous information on the whereabouts of Ian Probert.'
In a statement issued at the time, Gwent Police said: "We received a report of a road traffic collision in Rowan Way, Newport at around 6.35am on Monday 13 January.
"Officers attended along with personnel from the Welsh Ambulance Service, Welsh Air Ambulance and the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.
"The collision involved a silver Volkswagen Passat and a pedestrian.
'The pedestrian, a woman, has been taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.
"The occupants of the car reportedly left the scene prior to police attendance.
"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information, including CCTV, doorbell footage or dashcam footage, is asked to contact us.'
