Family of gran killed in crash after hen do say young driver "not a bad person"
dailyrecord.co.ukThe family of a pensioner killed in a horror car crash have pleaded for mercy for the young driver who caused her death- saying she is 'not a bad person' Agnes 'Jo' Clark, 71, died in the tragic smash while on her the way home from a hen party after teenage driver Bethany Fraser failed to give way at a rural junction.
Student Fraser, who had only passed her test nine months before, crossed the junction at Baldoukie Motors near Tannadice at around 40mph, resulting in her Vauxhall Corsa smashing into an oncoming Land Rover.Four passengers, including her former partner’s grandmother Jo, were hurt, along with three people in the Land Rover – a couple and their daughter.Jo was in the back seat of Fraser's car, sustaining injuries which led to her subsequent death five days later, on August 25, 2023 at Ninewells Hospital.
Fraser, 19, of Whitehills Drive in Ellon, pled guilty to causing death by driving without due care or attention on August 20 last year, reports the P&J.Fraser, of Whitehills Drive in Ellon, pled guilty to causing death by driving without due care or attention on August 20 last year, reports the P&J.She appeared at Forfar Sheriff Court on Wednesday, August 8 and admitted to causing the death of grandmother Jo Clark by driving carelessly.A family statement issued through lawyers Digby Brown said: “Jo was a loving mum, partner and grandma – she was the heart of our family and her laugh was infectious.“She had an incredible sense of humour and often took the mick out of herself and everyone but in an endearing way that helped everyone look at the fun side of life.“Wanting justice is not same as demanding punishment – the latter helps no one.“Bethany is not a bad person.
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