Grieving parents 'angered' daughter's killer left free to drive after her death
The grieving parents of an NHS worker killed by a driver after he ran a red light say they are "angered" that he was left free to drive for three years after the death of their "beautiful" daughter.
Robert Hasebe, 38, was found guilty of killing radiographer 26-year-old Noor Court after driving carelessly at the High Court in Glasgow on Thursday.
Hasebe ran a red light on October 6, 2021, and he crashed into another vehicle. The collision caused him to lose control of his car and strike a signpost. Noor was walking by the post when it then collapsed and fatally struck her, near Glasgow's O2 Academy.
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Hasebe stood a trial at the court. He was charged with driving dangerously but after a two day trial, and four hours of deliberation, the jury returned with a ruling for the lesser charge.
The dad now faces a jail sentence and will sentenced next month.
Noor’s parent’s, Lia and Nigel, welcomed the conviction but criticised Hasebe for not admitting his guilt earlier – a move which allegedly allowed him to continue driving since Noor’s death.
In a statement via law firm Digby Brown they said: “Our Noor was a beautiful, intelligent and kind person adored by everyone who knew her – she is missed every day.
“While we welcome the conviction of the driver we are frustrated it has taken nearly three years to secure it.
“We were also angered to learn this man has apparently remained free to drive since killing Noor while having the audacity to abstain from entering a plea until the last possible moment.
“It is not our intention to continue from this point in anger but we feel these points need highlighted, and addressed, if other bereaved families are to be helped in the future.
“Thank you to our friends and everyone who has supported us following the loss of our beloved Noor – especially PC Willie Neil from Police Scotland for his warmth and valuable support – however we now request our privacy is respected as we look to the future.”
Lia and Nigel have since errected a memorial bench in their garden for their much missed daughter. Then bench, which has a plaque in Noor’s honour, was donated by a local business which was saddened by Noor’s death.
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