A tractor and trailer with defective brakes went out of control while carrying a 13 tonne digger.
A farmer is facing a prison sentence after being convicted of failing to maintain a tractor and trailer that crushed a motorist to death.
Grant had earlier offered to plead guilty to causing the death of Mr Mooney by allowing his employee Christopher Nimmo to use the JCB Fastrac and Herron trailer to transport a 13 tonne digger from Edinburgh to Rutherglen, despite having defective brakes. Giving evidence at the High Court in Livingston, Mr Nimmo told how his brake pedal “went to the floor” as he tried to slow down on a steep downhill gradient on Fernhill Road, Rutherglen.
He insisted the vehicles had been properly maintained, in the face of evidence that the tractor’s brake fluid, which should have been replaced every two years, had not been changed for six years. There was also a 6mm gap between the Herron’s brake linings and brake drums, handbrake cables were broken and the trailer’s braking efficiency when laden was 4.01 per cent – a tenth of the required minimum figure of 45 per cent.
Following the jury’s verdict, advocate depute Richard Goddard moved for sentence and revealed that Grant had no previous convictions.Grant’s defence counsel Malcolm MacLeod said Grant had offered to plead guilty to the Health and Safety offence a year and a half ago but that had been declined by the Crown at the time.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Shropshire farmer avoids jail for failing to look after cattle properlyA Shropshire farmer has been given a suspended jail sentence after admitting failing to look after his cattle properly.
Read more »
Love Island winner shares connection to 2023 contestant farmer Will YoungLove Island winner Finley Tapp has shared an surprising connection to one of this year’s islanders, farmer and TikTok star Will Young, from when they were both children
Read more »
Grant Shapps urged to ban new prepayment meters as winter freeze threatens familiesPressure is growing on the Government to impose an urgent ban on forced installations as Met Office issues severe weather warnings for snow and ice, with temperatures set to plummet to -10°C in parts of the UK
Read more »
'Good vibes only': Richard E Grant and Alison Hammond unveiled as 2023 BAFTA hostsGrant says he is 'hugely privileged' to be hosting the awards ceremony, while Hammond, who will be hosting the BAFTA Studios access-all-areas experience, said 'we're going to have a lot of fun bringing the glitz and glam of backstage to everyone watching at home'.
Read more »
This Morning host and Richard E Grant to host Bafta Awards 2023This Morning's Alison Hammond teams up with Richard E Grant to host BAFTA Awards 2023
Read more »
Exclusive: Grant Shapps Slammed By Government Watchdog Over Anti-Strike LawThe controversial legislation could see nurses sacked for taking part in industrial action.
Read more »