A man facing charges over a fatal crash in Hamilton has admitted he should have disclosed a medical condition when applying for his driver's licence. The man, who has interim name suppression, is charged with dangerous driving causing death and injury after a collision at the intersection of Te Rapa Road and Avalon Drive on November 9, 2023.
During a hearing in the Hamilton District Court, the accused conceded through his lawyer that he should have noted his history of 'lock-ups'—described as a medical condition causing temporary paralysis—on his driver's licence applications. The crash resulted in the death of pedestrian Stephen John Moore and injuries to others.
The court heard arguments regarding the admissibility of evidence related to the man's medical history. The police case alleges the driver failed to manage his medical condition, which they say contributed to the crash. A judge-alone trial is scheduled to proceed.
