September 13th 2024.
A tragic incident has left a community reeling after a hit and run incident in New Zealand. Helena Jade Cribb, the daughter of former All Black player Ron Cribb, has pleaded guilty to causing the death of 65-year-old Jason Collins. The incident, which occurred on O'Brien Rd in Lucas Heights, has sparked shock and sadness throughout the area.
According to reports, Cribb had been at a Christmas party and was seen by colleagues and premises managers as being heavily intoxicated and aggressive. Despite being offered a ride home, Cribb made the decision to get into her car and drive towards her home 24 kilometers away. Tragically, on the unlit rural road with a speed limit of 60kph, her vehicle struck Collins who was lying on the road.
The impact of the collision was severe, causing serious internal injuries to Collins which would have been fatal even if emergency services had been contacted. Judge Murray stated in court that it is unclear how Collins came to be on the road, but it is likely that Cribb was distracted by the radio.
After becoming aware of the incident through media reports, Cribb went to the police and claimed she had not known she had hit anyone. She recalled feeling a big bump, similar to a pothole, while turning up the radio. However, extensive damage to the underside of her car and broken pieces found at the scene suggest otherwise.
The incident has left Collins' family devastated, as they remember him as a devoted father, husband, and friend. They struggle to come to terms with the loss and each day is a battle against the emptiness he has left behind. Detective Sergeant Ben Bergin confirmed that Cribb and her vehicle were identified shortly after the incident and a thorough investigation has been carried out.
Cribb appeared in court where she pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle carelessly and causing Collins' death. She has been convicted and will be sentenced in December. This tragic event serves as a reminder of the dangers of drunk driving and the devastating consequences it can have on individuals and their loved ones. Let us all take this as a lesson to make responsible decisions and prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
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