2023-06-12
Driver who entered bus lane and fatally hit pedestrian gets suspended sentence
Stage: Sentence
Plea: Guilty
Outcome: Photo: Collins) A driver who was travelling at 132km per hour shortly before he slowed to between 53.3 and 63.8 km/ph and entered a bus lane five metres before it was permitted, leading to a fatal collision with a pedestrian crossing the road, has been given a suspended sentence for careless driving. She imposed a six-month suspended sentence and ordered him to be of good behaviour and keep the peace for one year.; The case had been adjourned for a number of weeks so a psychiatric report could be completed.