Van's Shape Blamed for Accident
10th October 1958, Page 44
10th October 1958
Page 44
Page 44, 10th October 1958
— Van's Shape Blamed for Accident
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THE shape of an Austin A40 van was blamed at Reading, on Monday, for an accident involving a cyclist. The van driver, Frank Catt, Amity Road, Reading, denied interrupting the free, passage of the highway by knocking down a cyclist when he opened his off-side door.
He said the slight bulge in the van's side obstructed his view and the driving mirror was not long enough to help him. He opened the door carefully and did not see the cyclist.
The magistrates accepted his explanation and found him not guilty.