PC Jamie Hamill killed Margaret McCarron in Motherwell while speeding in September 2021.
PC Jamie Hamill, 32, fatally injured Margaret McCarron, 58, in Motherwell , Lanarkshire. He had been driving a marked Ford Transit when he collided with her in September 2021.
Prosecutors said Hamill had been on patrol when the car had been spotted. He had turned the police van around and made off in the direction of the vehicle with his blue lights on. The patrol hits speeds of 52mph but lost sight of the car but after checking the registration decided to visit an address in Bellshill to question the owner.
McCarron was rushed to hospital but could not be saved despite the efforts of doctors. A post mortem recorded her cause of death as severe chest and neck injuries. The court was told tests had shown she had been drinking before the accident but her husband denied she had been drunk. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like.If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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