Bin Lorry Driver Admits Causing Pensioner’s Death in wickham/">West Wickham
John Boddy, 48, a bin lorry driver from Chatham, has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a pensioner by careless driving. The shocking admission came at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, June 17.
Fatal Crash on West Wickham High Street
The fatal incident happened on the morning of September 20, 2022, near the junction of The Grove and West Wickham High Street. Police rushed to the scene at around 7:20 AM after reports of a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian.
The victim, a man in his 70s, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Not a Council Vehicle
Bromley Council confirmed the lorry involved was neither a council vehicle nor operated by a contractor, raising questions about the vehicle’s ownership and operation.
Sentencing and Road Safety Concerns
John Boddy is set for sentencing at a later date, with further legal proceedings pending.
The case has reignited calls for stricter road safety measures and a crackdown on careless driving. The local community remains devastated by the loss and awaits justice.
