Recovery truck driver cleared of careless driving after pedestrian died

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Woman had been using a walking aid to cross Townhead Street when she was struck by Tom Bennett's vehicle at about 1.30pm on August 16, 2021.

A recovery truck driver has been cleared of careless driving after a pedestrian died following a collision in Hamilton town centre.She had been using a walking aid to cross Townhead Street when she was struck by Tom Bennett's vehicle at about 1.30pm on August 16, 2021.Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.

The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Bennett, 67, Largs, Ayrshire, was accused of causing her death by careless driving. It was alleged that he failed to keep proper observation at a roundabout when he turned from Miller Street into Townhead Street.The jury took just under 20 minutes to return a unanimous not guilty verdict. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.

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