The trial of a bus driver accused of injuring a pedestrian in Hamilton began in Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

Luvaughn Harris, 47, has denied causing Joann Troccoli, a visitor to the island, grievous bodily harm by driving a bus without care and attention on October 30, 2024.

Ross Clarke, the first witness in the trial, was on the bus when Ms Troccoli was injured at the junction of Front Street and Bermudiana Road.

He said Mr Harris, from Southampton, only moved forward when the traffic light at the junction turned green, but the right corner of the bus struck Ms Troccoli as she was crossing the street.

Mr Clarke said Ms Troccoli’s legs were pinned underneath the vehicle after the incident, but she was conscious.

Videos shown in court documented the collision from different angles.

When questioned by Bruce Swan, Mr Harris’s lawyer, Mr Clarke said the accused’s driving was “perfectly fine” before the collision and said that Ms Troccoli should not have been crossing the street when it occurred.

Senior magistrate Maxanne Anderson adjourned the case to September 18 and extended Mr Harris’ bail until that time. The trial continues.

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