Lorry Crash Near Kids’ Bedrooms Shocks Harlow
Navarain Singh, 40, crashed his Volvo HGV into a house on Canons Gate, Harlow, at around 3.20am on 17 December last year. The lorry left the road on Elizabeth Way, smashing into a wall right next to where children were sleeping inside the home.
Driver Broke Strict Hours Rules – Police Say
Singh, from Mansion Drive, Tipton, West Midlands, was arrested at the scene. Police revealed he had exceeded the legally allowed driving hours and fudged his tachograph records, which track how long lorry drivers spend behind the wheel.
Fined, Banned and Hit with Points After Court Hearing
At chelmsford/" title="Chelmsford" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Chelmsford Magistrates’ Court on 31 October, Singh admitted one count of careless driving plus 15 offences for failing to use the tachograph properly. He received nine points on his licence. Already having three points, Singh now faces a six-month driving ban.
He was slapped with a £1,070 fine, £100 in costs, and a £37 victim surcharge.
Police Warn Over Dangers of Ignoring Driver Rules
“This collision could very easily have ended in tragedy – either to Navarain Singh himself or someone inside the building he hit,” said Adam Pipe, Head of Roads Policing.
“There are strict regulations which set out how many hours lorry drivers can drive over a set period of time and it is clear from our investigation that Singh had completely ignored these in the fortnight before the collision. It’s so important these regulations are adhered to because they’re there to keep people safe. I hope this acts as a reminder to all drivers about the need to stick to the rules of the road.”
