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Author:  captain cab [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:54 am ]
Post subject:  Broken hip hell for Burton OAP
Broken hip hell for Burton OAP


A PENSIONER was left in hospital with a broken hip due to the careless driving of a Burton cabbie.

Perviez Akram, 46, of Princess Street, Burton, admitted driving without due care and attention and failing to report an accident when he appeared at Burton Magistrates’ Court.

Akram, a father of four, picked up three pensioners from Thornley Street to take them to a social club gathering at 1.30pm on May 9.

Two elderly women managed to get into the taxi without problem, but as a man in his 70s — known only as Mr Croft — tried getting in, Akram’s vehicle shot forward, causing the pensioner to fall backwards onto the floor.

The taxi’s sliding door also collided with Mr Croft before he fell. He was left with substantial injuries including bruises, cuts and swelling to his face, a broken hip and a swollen wrist.

A local garage owner saw the incident and ran over to assist Mr Croft and call an ambulance, as the victim was covered in blood.

Giles Rowden, prosecuting, said: “As Mr Croft was struggling to get into the vehicle, the defendant walked round and got in his driver’s seat.

“The taxi then shot forward because Akram took his foot off the clutch. Mr Croft wasn’t even in the taxi properly and the door wasn’t closed.

“He sustained nasty injuries and was in hospital for some time.

“Mr Croft has actually died since this happened, and

although we now know his death had nothing to do with this incident, he still suffered with these serious injuries for a considerable time.

“The defendant didn’t report the incident to the police and he knows full well he was supposed to, being a taxi driver.”

Mark Aspden, defending, described the case as ‘tragic’ and said his client offered his condolences to Mr Croft’s family.

He said: “Akram has been a taxi driver for eight years; he holds a clean licence and is normally a careful driver.

“His foot just slipped off the clutch — it wasn’t like he intended to hurt him. Mr Croft lost his balance and, due to his age, he suffered significant injuries.

“Akram followed the ambulance to the hospital and apologised to Mr Croft, as well as visiting his wife to say sorry.

“As regards not reporting the matter, there is no excuse — he should have gone to the police straight away.

“He’s extremely concerned he will lose his job over this and that would have a huge impact on his family.”

Akram’s driving licence was endorsed with six points and he was fined £100 for careless driving.

He was also made to pay £80 for failing to report the accident, £60 in costs and a £15 victim surcharge.

http://www.burtonmail.co.uk/News/Broken ... 122011.htm
Author:  captain cab [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:05 am ]
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seems a bit harsh on the driver.

CC
Author:  edders23 [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:08 am ]
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Giles Rowden, prosecuting, said: “As Mr Croft was struggling to get into the vehicle, the defendant walked round and got in his driver’s seat.

“The taxi then shot forward because Akram took his foot off the clutch. Mr Croft wasn’t even in the taxi properly and the door wasn’t closed.

Is it me or does this sound a bit odd to anyone else if he was walking round the vehicle his foot wouldn't be on the clutch or the vehicle in gear at least not immediately. There was a case here where a taxi tried to set off before the passengers were in and the door hit a lamp post but in that case the driver hadn't got out of his car. I suspect that the driver had been told by the customer that he could manage and the driver assumed further assistance into the vehicle wasn't neccessary and returned to the driving seat

The thing is though with sliding doors it's always quicker and safer to shut the door yourself before commencing the journey thus ensuring passengers are secure except when they get out of their seat again to fiddle with their shopping :roll:
Author:  grandad [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:18 am ]
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edders23 wrote:
Giles Rowden, prosecuting, said: “As Mr Croft was struggling to get into the vehicle, the defendant walked round and got in his driver’s seat.
“The taxi then shot forward because Akram took his foot off the clutch. Mr Croft wasn’t even in the taxi properly and the door wasn’t closed.

Is it me or does this sound a bit odd to anyone else if he was walking round the vehicle his foot wouldn't be on the clutch or the vehicle in gear at least not immediately. There was a case here where a taxi tried to set off before the passengers were in and the door hit a lamp post but in that case the driver hadn't got out of his car. I suspect that the driver had been told by the customer that he could manage and the driver assumed further assistance into the vehicle wasn't neccessary and returned to the driving seat

The thing is though with sliding doors it's always quicker and safer to shut the door yourself before commencing the journey thus ensuring passengers are secure except when they get out of their seat again to fiddle with their shopping :roll:

Don't you read the full sentences?
Author:  captain cab [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:25 am ]
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I must admit I dont get it either.....the driver must have given assistance to the two old ladies, but as edders says, the old guy must have said it was ok.

CC
Author:  grandad [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:27 am ]
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captain cab wrote:
I must admit I dont get it either.....the driver must have given assistance to the two old ladies, but as edders says, the old guy must have said it was ok.

CC

What difference does that make though? The driver couldn't have checked that everyone was in the vehicle and the door closed. Also the driver has admiited the offence.
Author:  captain cab [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:44 am ]
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grandad wrote:
What difference does that make though? The driver couldn't have checked that everyone was in the vehicle and the door closed. Also the driver has admiited the offence.



6 penalty points? thats harsh.

CC
Author:  grandad [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:54 am ]
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captain cab wrote:
grandad wrote:
What difference does that make though? The driver couldn't have checked that everyone was in the vehicle and the door closed. Also the driver has admiited the offence.



6 penalty points? thats harsh.

CC

3 points for driving without due care and attention.
3 points for failing to report an accident.
Sounds about right to me.
Author:  Nidge2 [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:51 pm ]
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grandad wrote:
captain cab wrote:
grandad wrote:
What difference does that make though? The driver couldn't have checked that everyone was in the vehicle and the door closed. Also the driver has admiited the offence.



6 penalty points? thats harsh.

CC

3 points for driving without due care and attention.
3 points for failing to report an accident.
Sounds about right to me.



3 points for failing to report an accident?? Didn't the old guy fall?? There was no other car involved so IMO there was no accident.
Author:  skippy41 [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:58 pm ]
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Is Burton an all WAV area?? if so the pensioners want to inform the council there should be saloons licenced as well so they can get in and out easier
Author:  grandad [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:59 pm ]
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Nidge2 wrote:

3 points for failing to report an accident?? Didn't the old guy fall?? There was no other car involved so IMO there was no accident.

The chap fell because the driver pulled away before he was in the cab. There does not need to be two vehicles involved for an accident to occur. THE DRIVER PLEADED GUILTY!!!!
Author:  Nidge2 [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 8:08 pm ]
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grandad wrote:
Nidge2 wrote:

3 points for failing to report an accident?? Didn't the old guy fall?? There was no other car involved so IMO there was no accident.

The chap fell because the driver pulled away before he was in the cab. There does not need to be two vehicles involved for an accident to occur. THE DRIVER PLEADED GUILTY!!!!



Failing to report a RTA or RTC, there's was no other vehicle involved so IMO there wasn't an accident. Sounds like the CPS and the police were trying to make an example of the driver.
Author:  Chris the Fish [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 9:00 pm ]
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Nidge2 wrote:
Failing to report a RTA or RTC, there's was no other vehicle involved so IMO there wasn't an accident. Sounds like the CPS and the police were trying to make an example of the driver.


If a pedestrian gets knocked over there is only one vehicle - it's still an accident and must be reported. Sorry Nidge2, you are wrong on this. If it was as in the threads above, then it should have been reported.
Author:  Sussex [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:49 pm ]
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grandad wrote:
3 points for driving without due care and attention.
3 points for failing to report an accident.
Sounds about right to me.

Doesn't work as simply as that.

The driver got (at a very good guess) 3 points for careless and 6 points for not reporting. But as only the highest points count, he didn't get 9 points only 6.
Author:  Sussex [ Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:50 pm ]
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skippy41 wrote:
Is Burton an all WAV area?? if so the pensioners want to inform the council there should be saloons licenced as well so they can get in and out easier

Or call a PH.
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