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The Independent
3 hours ago
- The Independent
Driver found not guilty of murdering mother who was knocked off e-bike
A driver has been acquitted of murdering a mother-of-one who died on a country lane after she was knocked off the back of an electric motorbike ridden by her boyfriend. Keaton Muldoon, 23, was alleged to have murdered 25-year-old Alana Armstrong – who died at the scene in Batley Lane, Pleasley, Derbyshire – but was found not guilty by a jury at Derby Crown Court on Thursday, the court said. He was also cleared of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Ms Armstrong's boyfriend Jordan Newton-Kay, who had his right leg amputated 15cm above the knee after the crash. Muldoon, of Tuckers Lane, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving before his trial began in May. His sentencing date has not been fixed by the court. Muldoon, who the court heard was a drug dealer, told the jury of 11 women and one man on Tuesday that he 'did not know' he had hit anyone while driving his Land Rover Discovery on the evening of November 26 last year, and thought he had overtaken Mr Newton-Kay's bike at a passing point. The prosecution alleged that Muldoon 'pursued' the couple, and another electric bike ridden by a friend of Mr Newton-Kay, after they stopped near the defendant's 4×4 at a lay-by. The defendant told the court he feared he was going to be robbed but did not 'chase' the Sur-Ron off-road bike for more than a mile from the lay-by in Sampsons Lane, Pleasley. Muldoon, who was father to a newborn baby at the time of the collision, told the court he lied to police that his uncle had possession of the Land Rover at the time of the collision because he was 'scared' about the murder investigation. He told the jury earlier this week: 'My head was all over, I didn't know what to think. 'I knew I wasn't going to see my children for a bit. I just had a newborn baby. I promised I would always be there.'
SBS Australia
14 hours ago
- Automotive
- SBS Australia
From speeding to not giving way at roundabouts, these are mistakes many Indonesian drivers make
Driving in Australia can be challenging for newcomers, including those used to Indonesian traffic patterns. The challenge isn't about driving ability itself, but rather that Australia's traffic rules are more complex than Indonesia's. In an interview with SBS Indonesian, Farida Simanjuntak, a driving instructor in Melbourne, shared guidance to help drivers understand the key points they need to watch for to stay safe on the roads. One common mistake, Simanjuntak said, involves speeding. 'Sometimes people aren't used to it. When the road looks empty, they just accelerate without realising there's a speed camera ahead,' Simanjuntak said. 'Here, you're expected to follow the posted speed limit—not your instinct.' Simanjuntak also pointed out that many new drivers struggle with giving way at roundabouts. 'Give way to the right. That's something people often forget, and it can lead to accidents,' she said. Most traffic signs in Australia are actually quite clear, Simanjuntak said, but when speed signs aren't visible, drivers can follow a basic rule based on the number of lanes. 'One lane usually means 50 km/h, two lanes is 60, and three lanes is 70. That's the standard guideline,' she explained. Simanjuntak also said drivers should prioritise others on the road, especially pedestrians. 'Give way to pedestrians first, then cyclists, then buses. Anything involving public transport or the public—give them priority,' she said. When asked about language support, she acknowledged that there is currently no official driver education available in Indonesian. However, interpreter services are available free of charge for those who need assistance during tests or lessons. Find out more about the driving rules applied in your states and territory . Listen to SBS Indonesian on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 3pm. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram , and don't miss our podcasts.
News.com.au
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- News.com.au
How China's Hybrid EV Utes are changing the game in Australia
A new breed of hybrid powered utes are hitting the road in Australia, and they really are reshaping the driving game. Motoring journalist David McCowen shows you why.
The Guardian
a day ago
- The Guardian
Share your horror stories of driving abroad
On Tuesday an unfortunate driver in Rome took a wrong turn and became stuck on one of the city's famous monuments, the Spanish Steps. Police said the man tested negative for alcohol, but did not say whether or not he had been using a satnav. Do you have your own horror story of driving while abroad? You can tell us below. You can share your driving abroad horror story using this form. Please include as much detail as possible. Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. If you include other people's names please ask them first.
Auto Express
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
If you want safer roads, learn to drive better
Along with some of the Auto Express team, I was lucky enough to head up to Yorkshire recently to go back to school for the day. Many of us haven't really thought about how we drive since that joyous moment an examiner told us we'd passed our test, but a day with Paul Ripley's excellent instructors was a chance to reset and consider bad habits. Advertisement - Article continues below The course revolved around on-road hazard awareness, reading the signs and clues all around so you're in a position to spot danger earlier, and be better placed to deal with it when it occurs. In this job, where we spend a disproportionate amount of time driving unfamiliar cars on unfamiliar roads, it's important to make sure the Auto Express team is as skilled as possible. But everyone would benefit from stepping back to look at their driving as a skill rather than an activity. As much as it gets you thinking about your own driving, the course is also about giving you the mentality to side-step the poor decision making of others – even if there's apparently no such thing as a below-average driver. Statistically, of course, half of those behind the wheel are sub-par, but how many people have you ever met that would admit to being in the bottom half? Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Being curious and interested in driving is a good start, because people who look around and can read what the road is telling them are immediately ahead. From looking at everything, such as road markings, to being alert enough to spot dangers early, any driver should be constantly assessing, processing and adjusting their behaviour according to the information around them. Often, even learning to drive is about how quickly you can get your licence. For many drivers, those hours of tuition are the only formal tuition they will ever get. Compare that with the continuous training heavy goods vehicle drivers are quite rightly required to go through, and the difference is clear. Maybe the roads would be a little bit safer, a little bit less stressful and a little better for everyone, if we all considered our mindset when driving. Our streets could be a nicer place if we took stock of our own driving skills and made an effort to improve on areas where we know, but perhaps wouldn't admit, we sometimes fall a bit short. Did you know you can buy a used car with Auto Express? Choose from tens of thousands of cars with trusted dealers around the UK. Click here to buy used with Auto Express now... Find a car with the experts New Volvo EM90 2025 review: the ultimate SUV killer New Volvo EM90 2025 review: the ultimate SUV killer Volvo has made an ultra-luxurious van. Intrigued? You should be, but sadly it's for China only Smart Roadster could return as an electric Mazda MX-5 rival Smart Roadster could return as an electric Mazda MX-5 rival The Smart Roadster could be set for a comeback and our exclusive image previews how it could look New Audi Q3 reinvents the indicator stalk, but there's a whole lot more too New Audi Q3 reinvents the indicator stalk, but there's a whole lot more too Audi's not taking any risks with its all-new Q3; watch it sell like crazy
