Julie Welsh had both of her legs amputated, she is blind in one eye and tragically lost her unborn child
Darren Morrison, 20, has been found guilty after he struck Julie Welsh, 40, in Glasgow's Springburn on December 12 2020.The Farmfoods worker hit Morrison's windscreen before landing on the road. Julie required 24-hour specialist care having suffered a life-changing brain injury.
The court heard from Graham Robertson, 44, who witnessed Julie being struck by the car that was "going quite fast." The support worker stated that he "froze" before going to Julie's aid until emergency services arrived."Until the point I heard her making noises, she was lying in a distorted way...she was making choking noises."
The court heard that Morrison, his girlfriend and two other friends were heading back to his house after collecting food to watch boxing.Miss McGowan said in her speech: "He can't explain why he didn't see Julie Welsh, a moving object until she is in front of his car.
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