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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 07:44 
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Bolton News wrote:
Bus driver in court over pensioner’s death
2:40pm Tuesday 14th April 2009

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A BUS driver has appeared in court following the death of a Bolton pensioner.

Andrew Ch, appeared before Bolton magistrates in connection with the death of 83-year-old Samji

C, who drove for First Bus, is accused of causing death by careless driving, causing death by driving a vehicle without a licence, driving while disqualified :? :? :? and driving a vehicle without consideration for other road users.

Mr P, suffered chest and shoulder injuries after being hit by a bus in Derby Street, Bolton, on September 28 last year. He died three weeks later.

C has been remanded on unconditional bail until a Crown Court committal hearing at Bolton Magistrates Court on May 29.

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On the face of it, this is a candidate to test the corporate manslaughter law. Whatever were his employers doing?

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PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:18 
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causing death by driving a vehicle without a licence


Eh!???

How, exactly, can driving a vehicle without a licence in any way Cause a death??

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