Elemer Dobak, 88, drove through a red light at a pedestrian crossing in Adelaide's west last year, seven seconds after the light turned red and four seconds after Joan McCaskill began to cross. The 85-year-old great-grandmother died a week later in hospital.
Elemer Dobak drove through a red light at a pedestrian crossing at Woodville South in February last year and hit Joan McCaskill.Dobak earlier pleaded guilty to a charge of causing death by dangerous driving and will be sentenced in South Australia 's District Court in August.
"My mum was an incredibly generous person who loved selflessly so she could be a blessing to others … she was forgiving and always tried to see the best in people and was especially supportive to her family and friends." "Shame on you Mr Dobak for the week of immense pain, tears and anguish you caused myself and my entire family as we sat by our mother's side in the ICU ward before she finally gave up her fight for life."
He said Dobak had regular checks on his eyesight and "in no way" anticipated the accident would occur.Mr Lister told the court Dobak has no prior criminal convictions and was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the incident.
Joan Mccaskill Elemer Dobak District Court Rachel Asir Sarah Attar Carmel Mccaskill Woodville South Pedestrian Crossing
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