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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Kim Pilling

‘Almost blind’ motorist, 81, blamed fatal crash on pedestrian, coroner says

Neil Pemberton ignored medical advice to continue driving with failing eyesight - (Lancashire Constabulary/PA)

Elderly motorist Neil Pemberton is a “prime example” of why eyesight self-certification for driving licences does not protect road users, a coroner has said.

Pemberton, 81, was jailed for 32 months for causing the death of Peter Westwell, 80, by dangerous driving in Langho, near Blackburn, Lancashire, on March 17, 2022.

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