Dr. Anjum Afshan, aged 62, was fatally struck by Gulamo Remtula while walking in a hospital car park in January 2023. Remtula, 58, was reversing his van without checking for pedestrians, resulting in a tragic accident that led to Dr. Afshan's death from crush injuries. The incident was witnessed by a colleague, who sought immediate help. Prosecutors argued that Remtula's failure to check his blind spot constituted careless driving. The case raises important issues regarding driver awareness in shared spaces, particularly in environments frequented by pedestrians.
Dr. Anjum Afshan, a 62-year-old doctor, was tragically killed in a hospital car park after being struck by a delivery driver who failed to check his blind spot.
Prosecutor Frederick Hookway emphasized the need for drivers to ensure there are no pedestrians in the vicinity before reversing, highlighting Mr. Remtula's inattentiveness.
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