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Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Scots bin lorry driver didn't realise he'd killed boy, 11, cycling to school after looking wrong way
The court was told internal cab footage from the truck had captured the driver 'using his mobile phone' ROAD TRAGEDY Scots bin lorry driver didn't realise he'd killed boy, 11, cycling to school after looking wrong way Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SCOTS bin lorry driver has admitted causing the death of a child who was cycling to school by failing to carry out proper checks as he pulled out of the car park of the world's oldest golf club. Ross Wallace struck 11-year-old Thomas Wong as he drove the NWH Group refuse truck out of the exit of the Royal Burgess Golfing Society car park in Cramond, Edinburgh last year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Emergency services rushed to Whitehouse Road following the incident Credit: Alan Simpson - Commissioned by The Sun Glasgow Wallace, 29, continued to drive the large vehicle unaware he had struck the child before he eventually stopped and discovered the tragic victim lying in the roadway. Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision with the Scania HGV refuse lorry at around 8.30am on March 1 last year. Edinburgh Sheriff Court was told internal cab footage from the truck had captured Wallace 'using his mobile phone on numerous occasions' over the course of three hours prior to the accident. The footage showed Wallace had failed to 'keep proper observations of the road ahead while driving the bin lorry' and on one occasion he is viewed 'using his mobile phone while reversing the HGV'. The court was told the use of the mobile phone while Wallace, of Prestonpans, East Lothian, drove the bin lorry 'occurred earlier on in the day and had no bearing on the collision' involving the child. Wallace pleaded guilty to causing the death of Thomas Wong by driving without due care and attention at Whitehouse Loan Edinburgh, on March 1 last year when he appeared at the city' s sheriff court on Thursday. He also admitted to a charge of driving while failing to keep proper observations on the road and on repeated occasions drive while using a mobile phone while reversing the vehicle. Prosecutor Anna Robertson read out a written narration and said Thomas had been cycling along the pavement on his way to school when he approached the car park exit to the Royal Burgess Golf Club. Ms Robertson said: 'On exiting the car park onto Whitehouse Road, the accused's vehicle struck Thomas, who at that time, was cycling on the pavement across the junction. 'Internal dashcam footage of the HGV showed the accused looking around the car park as he proceeded to exit. Police Scotland ramps up security for Donald Trump visit as officers unhappy with extra shift demands 'As he prepared to turn left onto Whitehouse Road, the accused was seen to continuously look to his right as he moved forwards, over the wall at the car park, towards the oncoming traffic in his direction. 'The accused failed to make proper observations to his left and failed to account for any vulnerable road users crossing the junction and footpath. 'Having heard a noise, the accused was initially unaware that he had struck Thomas. He stopped the vehicle and discovered the deceased on the roadway.' The court was told a subsequent collision investigation had found the speed of the bin lorry had 'reduced to 7.5 mph immediately prior to the point of impact with the deceased'. 2 Thomas Wong was killed by a bin lorry while riding his bike in Edinburgh Credit: PA Ms Robertson said: 'The CCTV speed analysis shows that the driver of the Scania HGV has not reacted to the presence of Thomas and has continued diving south on Whitehouse Road.' The investigation concluded the collision occurred due to the driver failing to 'carry out visual checks prior to driving across the driveway where the deceased was cycling'. The report also stated 11-year-old Thomas had 'failed to carry out sufficient observations for vehicles which may be exiting the car park'. The fiscal depute added: 'In the opinion of the collision investigators, the accused's lack of caution at the car park exit has led to his being unaware of the initial collision with the deceased and to the vehicle continuing its journey southwards, whereby the Scania HGV has driven over the deceased, inflicting fatal injuries.' Sheriff Alistair Noble issued Wallace with an interim driving ban and deferred full sentence for the preparation of social work reports to next month.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Teenager killed and two seriously injured in car crash after collision with lorry on A4
A 19-year-old woman has died after a car collided with a lorry in Wiltshire, police have said. Emergency services were called to the scene on the A4 Bath Road, Corsham, shortly after 1.30pm on Thursday, after a Hyundai i10 crashed with a Scania tipper HGV. The young woman, who was a passenger in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene, Wiltshire Police said. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. Wiltshire Police said the female driver and a male passenger in the Hyundai were taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the lorry was unhurt by the collision at the junction with the B3109, the force said. Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Team have launched an appeal for anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have dashcam footage from the area at the time. The road, which was closed for several hours while emergency services responded, has since reopened. Wiltshire Police said in a statement: 'We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Corsham yesterday (24/07) in which a 19-year-old woman sadly died. 'At about 1.30pm a Hyundai i10 was in collision with a Scania tipper HGV on the A4 Bath Road at the junction with the B3109. 'A female passenger in the car was pronounced dead at the scene. 'Her next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.' Anyone with information is urged to call 01225 694597, quoting log 54250100571.
The Independent
5 days ago
- The Independent
Teenager killed and two seriously injured in car crash after collision with lorry on A4
A 19-year-old woman has died after a car collided with a lorry in Wiltshire, police have said. Emergency services were called to the scene on the A4 Bath Road, Corsham, shortly after 1.30pm on Thursday, after a Hyundai i10 crashed with a Scania tipper HGV. The young woman, who was a passenger in the car, was pronounced dead at the scene, Wiltshire Police said. Her next of kin have been informed and are being supported by officers. Wiltshire Police said the female driver and a male passenger in the Hyundai were taken to hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the lorry was unhurt by the collision at the junction with the B3109, the force said. Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Team have launched an appeal for anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have dashcam footage from the area at the time. The road, which was closed for several hours while emergency services responded, has since reopened. Wiltshire Police said in a statement: 'We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Corsham yesterday (24/07) in which a 19-year-old woman sadly died. 'At about 1.30pm a Hyundai i10 was in collision with a Scania tipper HGV on the A4 Bath Road at the junction with the B3109. 'A female passenger in the car was pronounced dead at the scene. 'Her next of kin have been informed and our thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.'
BBC News
21-03-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Woman dies in car and lorry crash near Oldmeldrum in Aberdeenshire
A 52-year-old woman has died after a car and lorry crashed in services were called to the A947 Aberdeen to Banff road, north of Oldmeldrum, shortly before 08: collision involved a red Fiat 500 car and a white Scania HGV Scotland said the female driver of the Fiat was pronounced dead at the scene. Sgt Sarah Ritchie, appealing for witnesses, said: "Our thoughts are with the families of those involved and I would like to thank members of the public who stopped and assisted at the scene. "Our inquiries into the circumstances are ongoing, however, I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time who may have seen the crash or the two vehicles prior to the incident to get in touch. I would also ask anyone with footage to check it and pass on any relevant images."The Scottish Ambulance Service dispatched one ambulance and a special operations team to the scene.
The Independent
21-02-2025
- The Independent
Woman killed by livestock trailer outside farmer's auction market in North Yorkshire
A woman has been killed after being hit by a livestock trailer outside the entrance of an auction mart in North Yorkshire. Police are appealing for witnesses after the 74-year-old local woman was fatally injured on Main Street in High Bentham at around 10.15am on Wednesday, 19 February. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene, with her family supported by specialist officers. The driver of the red Scania heavy goods vehicle with a livestock trailer has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He was taken into custody and questioned. The 48-year-old man from Ryedale has since been released under investigation. Local diversions remained in place throughout the day until 7pm with the collision scene closed for investigators. Police believe the woman, who was a pedestrian, and the HGV were heading west down Mount Pleasant before the collision occurred outside the entrance. A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: 'If you witnessed the incident or have relevant dashcam footage of the woman or the red Scania HGV with a livestock trailer prior to the collision, please get in touch without delay.' Anyone with information should email the Major Collision Investigation Team at MCIT@ or call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and speak to the Force Control Room. If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or make an online report. Please quote reference number 12250030701 when providing details.
