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BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Driver who killed man in Bristol crash gets suspended sentence
A driver who caused the death of a 74-year-old pedestrian in a crash in Bristol last year has received a suspended Veck, 33, was driving a Peugeot 108 in Clifton on Saturday 21 December 2024 when he hit Paul Adams, who had been crossing the road, with his Adams was taken to hospital where he died during the early hours of Christmas Eve, police of College Court, Fishponds, received an 18-week suspended prison sentence at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving at an earlier hearing. He also received an 18-month driving disqualification and was ordered to carry out 300 hours of unpaid work. Emergency services had been called to the crash on Whiteladies Road shortly after 11:35 GMT on 21 December showed Veck's car was stationary before he turned right from Whiteladies Road into Alma Road and crashed into Mr stopped immediately after the crash and during a police interview stated he had not seen him crossing the road. Mr Adams' family had said in tribute after his death he would be "sorely missed".They said he had lived in the Westbury-on-Trym area his entire life and had worked at Rolls Royce and Royal Mail before his Nicholas, the Avon and Somerset Police officer in the case, said: "Our thoughts remain with the family of Mr Adams. "A specially trained officer has continued to provide them with support throughout our investigation."Stuart Veck admitted responsibility for what happened during the police interview and has today been sentenced accordingly."This tragic case hopefully serves as a reminder to all road users that even in traffic at low speed, just a moment's lapse in concentration can have devastating consequences."
Malay Mail
07-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Trader charged with dangerous driving, causing death of motorcyclist in Seremban crash
SEREMBAN, May 7 — A trader pleaded not guilty in the Magistrate's Court here today to a charge of dangerous driving which resulted in the death of a motorcyclist in a road crash at Matahari Heights early this month. P. Mohan, 45, made the plea before Magistrate Nurul Farha Sulaiman. He was charged with dangerously driving a van and causing the death of Muhammad Annas Iskandar Mohd Khairi, 21, at the traffic lights at Persiaran Senawang 1, Matahari Heights, here at 11.59pm last May 3. The charge, under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333), provides imprisonment for up to 10 years and a maximum fine of not more than RM50,000, as well as disqualification from holding or obtaining a driving licence for not less than five years, if convicted. The court allowed him bail of RM7,000 with one surety and also ordered that his driving licence be suspended pending disposal of the case. The court also set July 3 for mention for the submission of documents, including reports from the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre (Puspakom), as well as the forensic and chemist reports. Earlier, lawyer Rajindar Singh, representing Mohan, when seeking a lower bail, said his client, who earned between RM3,000 to RM3,500 a month, is self-employed. He said Mohan's wife sells flowers and the couple are supporting two children aged 21 and 22 who are still studying. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nadia Ezzati Mohd Zainal appeared for the prosecution. — Bernama
