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Glasgow bin lorry driver may face prosecution in England or Wales (13 August 2015)
Date: 13/08/2015
An inquiry into the Glasgow bin lorry crash has heard that the driver of the refuse lorry, Harry Clarke, 58, may be tried in England or Wales after escaping prosecution in Scotland.BBC News reports that Mr Clarke is due to speak at the inquiry but his testimony may be limited if he is to face charges in the courts of England or Wales.It is alleged Mr Clarke lied about having suffered a previous blackout at the wheel of a bus – when applying for the job as a refuse lorry driver, he failed to mention this on the health assessment form.In December 2014, he blacked out at the wheel of the bin lorry and careered into Christmas shoppers, killing six people and injuring 15 others.It is reported The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) could go ahead with a prosecution because Mr Clarke did not declare the first blackout on his LGV form.The chief medical adviser to the DVLA, Dr Wyn Parry, told the fatal accident inquiry (FAI) this was something currently under consideration – but added that no decision had been taken yet.In January, the Crown Office in Scotland announced that there would be no criminal charges brought against Mr Clarke or his employer, as it regarded the incident as “a tragic accident”.Duncan Lewis Criminal Solicitors – Motoring OffencesDuncan Lewis motoring offence solicitors can advise at any stage of a motoring offence and before charges are brought, including charges relating to causing death by careless driving, dangerous driving, driving without due consideration or care, DUI, speeding offences, leaving the scene of an accident, failing to report an accident and driving without a licence or without insurance.There are Duncan Lewis offices nationwide and a criminal defence solicitor can usually reach a police station for interview under caution within 45 minutes.For expert legal advice on all fraud charges, call Duncan Lewis motoring offence solicitors on 020 7923 4020.For 24/7 help at a police station, call the Duncan Lewis Emergency Hotline on 020 7275 2036.