A driver has been fined 2,000 dirhams by the Dubai traffic court after being found guilty of causing a multi-vehicle collision due to sudden veering of his vehicle. The incident resulted in one individual sustaining injuries and damage to several vehicles involved.
Details of the Incident
The court confirmed that the evidence presented clearly demonstrated the driver’s responsibility for the accident. This was established through the accident’s schematic diagram, site inspection, witness statements from the injured party and the drivers of the damaged vehicles, as well as medical reports. Notably, the accused admitted to certain facts during the preliminary investigation but denied the charges when brought before the court.
Charges Against the Driver
The Public Prosecution had charged the driver with two offences: causing bodily harm through negligence and damaging someone else’s property. The prosecution argued that the driver navigated his vehicle without regard for road conditions. His sudden deviation led to a collision with another car, which subsequently crashed into two additional vehicles, resulting in physical injuries to one person, as substantiated by medical records, alongside material damages to the cars involved.
Court Findings
The court noted that its conclusions about the incident were firmly based on the evidence in the case file, including the official report, the diagram of the accident, and the testimonies of all involved parties. These findings were corroborated by the medical report detailing the injuries sustained.
Sentencing Considerations
During the investigation, although the accused acknowledged parts of the charges, he refuted them when they were read in court. The court remarked that the evaluation of evidence and the interpretation of facts is within its jurisdiction, providing that such assessments are supported by solid evidence documented in the case. It highlighted that the two charges were interlinked as they arose from a single criminal act, necessitating their treatment as one offence. Consequently, the court imposed the more severe penalty while also considering mitigating circumstances related to the case.
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