Summary
A lorry driver, Kevin Miller, admitted in court to causing the death of Rebecca Ableman by careless driving after she was struck by crane equipment. The incident occurred in September 2022 in Willingham, Cambridgeshire, when Miller's unsecured equipment struck Ableman on the head while she was walking with her daughter. Miller is scheduled for sentencing on April 14.
Key Facts
- Kevin Miller admitted to causing death by careless driving in court.
- The victim, Rebecca Ableman, was hit by crane equipment while pushing her daughter in a pram.
- The incident happened in September 2022 in Willingham, Cambridgeshire.
- Rebecca Ableman suffered head and brain injuries and died three weeks after the incident.
- Miller was transporting scrap metal, and the loose equipment struck Ableman.
- Miller claimed he was unaware of the incident until his arrest.
- The incident is under the jurisdiction of Peterborough Crown Court, and sentencing is on April 14.
- Initially, Miller faced a trial for causing death by dangerous driving, which was halted last year.
