Judge Simon Medland KC highlighted the severity of the case, expressing, "On any view and from every angle this case is an utter tragedy. Mrs Joyce died, Mrs Ensor was injured, you have lost your good character and are in the dock of Liverpool Crown Court." He poignantly captured the emotional weight and societal implications of the incident, emphasizing its tragic nature.
Mills, recounting the accident, stated, "It all happened very quickly and there were people in front of me but I could not avoid hitting them because the car was going so fast. I had no control over it." This statement reflects her devastation and the suddenness of the tragic event, suggesting a lack of intention to harm.
In her victim impact statement, Mrs Ensor expressed her guilt and lasting impact from the incident, saying, "I suffered minor physical injuries, including tendon damage which prevented me from playing a full round of golf, and had a sense of guilt at having survived." This conveys her emotional struggle and the deeper consequences of the tragedy.
Defendant's attorney Tom Gent described the situation, stating, "This is plainly a dreadfully sad case. Mrs Mills, the defendant, is extremely sorry for what happened. The consequences will haunt her forever. She feels great shame and guilt." His words encapsulate the profound remorse Mrs. Mills feels and the burden she will carry.
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