The accused was charged with driving a motor vehicle carelessly contrary to Section 130 of the Highway Traffic Act.
The charge arose from a fatal collision on June 11, 2015, between the accused's vehicle and a mobility scooter operated by the deceased on a residential street in Blenheim.
The Crown's case relied on the assertion that the deceased was visible on the roadway for six seconds prior to impact and that the accused's failure to see or take evasive action demonstrated careless driving.
The Defence challenged the Crown's reconstruction evidence, particularly the assumption of an unobstructed view.
The Court found the accused not guilty, determining that the Crown had failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
