Hit-and-run driver snubs day in court; WARRANT OUT FOR MAN'S ARREST.Byline: KIM CARMICHAELA HIT-and-run driver hit-and-run driver n → conductor que tras atropellar a algn se da a la fuga hit-and-run driver n → chauffard m hit-and-run driver hit n who left a child badly injured in·jure tr.v. in·jured, in·jur·ing, in·jures 1. To cause physical harm to; hurt. 2. To cause damage to; impair. 3. wouldn't face up to his crime in court. Little Alishba Khan khan Historically, the ruler or monarch of a Mongol tribe. Early on a distinction was made between the title of khan and that of khakan, or “great khan.” Later the term khan was adopted by the Seljuq and Khwarezm-Shah dynasties as a title for the highest was seriously hurt when motorist Lee Baty ploughed plow also plough n. 1. A farm implement consisting of a heavy blade at the end of a beam, usually hitched to a draft team or motor vehicle and used for breaking up soil and cutting furrows in preparation for sowing. 2. into her outside her home in March. The three-year-old suffered a broken leg and a dislocated dis·lo·cate tr.v. dis·lo·cat·ed, dis·lo·cat·ing, dis·lo·cates 1. To put out of usual or proper place, position, or relationship. 2. ankle in the accident on Shipley Avenue, Fenham, while Baty sped off unconcerned. The 22-year-old, of Trevelyan Drive, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle, was only caught when Alishba's dad managed to make out part of the black Vauxhall Vectra's registration number as it drove away. But despite crushing the youngster's leg - leaving her wheelchair-bound for several months - Baty did not show up at Newcastle Magistrates' Court magistrates' court In England and Wales, any of the inferior courts with primarily criminal jurisdiction covering a wide range of offenses, from minor traffic violations and public-health nuisances to somewhat more serious crimes, such as petty theft or assault. yesterday and was found guilty in his absence. The court heard how Alishba's father described the car that nearly took his daughter's life and police traced it to Baty, who had no insurance and only a provisional driving licence provisional driving licence n (BRIT) (AUT) → carnet m de conducir provisional see also L-plates . When officers investigating the case went to his house to arrest him, Baty asked: "Is this about the accident?" Baty yesterday claimed through his solicitor that his boss would not give him the time off to attend court. He denied failing to stop and produce insurance details after a road accident, but admitted using a motor vehicle without insurance and without a licence. Issuing a warrant for Baty's immediate arrest, the chairwoman of the magistrates said: "We have heard from the witnesses about the facts of that day and read the police interviews. "We are convinced Mr Baty knew an accident had occurred, but failed to stop. "We find him guilty on both counts. "We have also heard why he is not here and why he should be here and will issue a warrant for arrest without bail." Alishba's father, Athar Khan, speaking after the verdict, said: "I am completely satisfied and believe that the magistrates have done the right thing and will now give out the correct punishment for what happened. "It was wrong that he didn't come to court, though. "I was disappointed that he didn't stop after he hit my daughter and I'm disappointed that he didn't show his face today and take responsibility for what he did." Alishba, who lives with her parents, Rana and Athar, and siblings siblings npl (formal) → frères et sœurs mpl (de mêmes parents) Sabhi, Ayesha and Saboor, had been climbing into her dad's car outside the family home when the accident happened. Her father, a 47-year-old taxi driver taxi driver n → taxista m/f taxi driver taxi n → chauffeur m de taxi taxi driver taxi n → , was about to drop her off at nursery when Baty drove into the street from West Road. After the accident, a frantic Mr Khan rushed Alishba to nearby Newcastle General Hospital, where she spent three days undergoing surgery to fix her broken leg and dislocated ankle. She then spent the next two months in a wheelchair while her injured leg recovered in a cast. CAPTION(S): FAMILY: Alishba with her mum Rana INNOCENT VICTIM: Alishba Khan was knocked over by hit-and-run driver Lee Baty |
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