Dr. Anjum Afshan, a 62-year-old doctor, was killed in a hit-and-run on January 12, 2023, by a van reversing carelessly at a hospital. The alleged driver, Gulamo Remtula, has pleaded not guilty to causing her death by careless driving. Prosecutor Frederick Hookway argued that Remtula failed to check his blind spot and was inattentive while reversing. CCTV footage of the incident was presented at the trial, revealing the circumstances that led to Dr. Afshan being struck and later crushed by the van, resulting in her tragic death due to chest injuries.
Prosecutor Frederick Hookway emphasized that the standard of driving was careless as Remtula reversed without adequate checks, contributing directly to Dr Afshan's tragic death.
The jury must assess the defendant's driving standard, weighing how inattentiveness and lack of care while reversing led to the fatal accident involving Dr Afshan.
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