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Pedestrian, 84, killed by driver, 96, who had been warned about eyesight
Published 10:03 28 Jan 2023 GMT
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Published 10:03 28 Jan 2023 GMT
William Beer had been told in March 2019 that his eyesight was 'very poor' (Gwent Police)[/caption]
Less than two years before the incident, in March 2019, his reading ability had been described as "very poor" due to bilateral cataracts, the BBC reports.
In November 2019 he then renewed his license because he believed regular injections had improved his eyesight.
But he failed to declare his medical conditions to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
The court also heard that the injections were only intended to stabilise his eyesight, instead of improving it.
In a victim impact statement, Beer's son, Gareth, said he was "not convinced I will ever fully recover" from his father's death.
Beer had voluntarily given up his own licence due to poor eyesight and health despite the impact on his independence. His son said: "That was my father. He would do the right thing regardless of the impact that this would cause."
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The tragic incident happened on Bedwas Road, Caerphilly in 2021 (Google)[/caption]
In her victim impact statement, Mr Morgan's widow, Hazel, said they had been happily married for 58 years.
She said: "They were 58 happy years. I still cannot believe he won't be coming home to me."
Judge Richard Williams said the defendant knew his eyesight was not good enough to drive.
"It must have been obvious to you," he said.
Judge Williams said he believed Beer had not mentioned his medical treatment to the DVLA in order to care for his late wife who had dementia.
As well as sentencing him to 28 months in prison he disqualified Beer, who turns 97 next month, from driving for six years and two months.
Beer's barrister, Malcolm Galloway, said that the 96-year-old is "loved by his family and friends" adding that his "only concern has been for the family of the deceased and his own family."Galloway told the court Beer wished to express his apologies for Morgan's death.
"That remorse is genuine and that remorse is heartfelt," he added.
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