Ozdemir Zia, a 76-year-old bus driver, was found guilty of careless driving after fatally striking 83-year-old Edna McLean as she crossed the road. The incident, which occurred near Woolwich Arsenal station, was captured on CCTV. Despite being airlifted to the hospital, McLean succumbed to her injuries shortly after. Prosecutors highlighted that Zia failed to account for pedestrians while turning, as evidenced by traffic expert testimonies and the obscured view caused by another bus and a blind spot in the vehicle. The jury deemed Zia's driving below acceptable standards, concluding he should have been more cautious.
The defendant failed to take adequate precautions while turning, resulting in the tragic death of Mrs. McLean, an 83-year-old pedestrian.
The jury concluded that the driver could have acted more cautiously, given the potential for pedestrians in the area, which he neglected.
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