An 81-year-old motorist has denied causing serious injury by careless driving after a car mounted the pavement during a multi-vehicle crash in Ryde more than 2 years ago.
Old aged pensioner Nicholas Phipps, of Binstead Lodge Road, appeared before Isle of Wight Magistrates earlier today (Friday) where he denied a single charge of cause serious injury by careless/inconsiderate driving.
The charge relates to a multi-vehicle collision at the junction of Cross Street and George Street in Ryde back in May 2024.
It is alleged that Phipps, driving a blue Kia Picanto, seriously injured a pedestrian who was walking on the pavement.
It is said that the pedestrian suffered injuries to the scapula and more than a dozen fractured ribs.
Phipps elected for the case to be heard before the Isle of Wight Crown Court and so the case was adjourned.
The 81-year-old was bailed unconditionally to appear before a judge on 14th September.
