Pharmacist Convicted of Dangerous Driving After Hit and Run Receives Warning but Deemed Fit to Practise
Date of Decision: July 14, 2020
Registrant's Role: Pharmacist
Allegations:
- Convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop after an accident.
- Drove on the wrong side of the road, struck a pedestrian, and fled the scene.
- Victim sustained multiple serious injuries, including brain bleeding, fractures, and lasting neurological damage.
- The registrant received a 12-month prison sentence, served just over three months, and remains under post-sentence supervision.
Outcome: Formal warning issued
GPhC Standards Breached:
- Standard 6 – Behave in a professional manner
Case Summary
The registrant was convicted in Crown Court of two offences:
- Causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and
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