What caused the car to hit Donna Crossman?

The driver, Fiona Hodge, denies causing death and claims she suffered an epileptic seizure, causing her car to mount the pavement and strike Donna Crossman.

Did the driver have alcohol or drugs in her system?

No, tests conducted after the crash confirmed that Fiona Hodge tested negative for drink and drugs.

What was the outcome for the victim, Donna Crossman?

Donna Crossman died as a result of catastrophic injuries sustained when she was hit by the car and fell over railings.

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Concert Fan's Death: Driver Blames Seizure

13 Apr

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Summary

Driver denies causing death, claims an epileptic seizure.
A woman died after being hit by a car on a pavement.
The driver tested negative for drink and drugs.

Concert Fan's Death: Driver Blames Seizure

A 69-year-old driver, Fiona Hodge, has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to causing death by dangerous driving. She is accused of hitting Donna Crossman as the fan walked to a concert near Ashton Gate Stadium in Bristol in June 2024. The court heard that Hodge's vehicle mounted the pavement, narrowly missing two friends before striking Ms. Crossman, propelling her over railings to her death.

Hodge's defense is expected to argue she experienced an epileptic seizure, causing her to veer off the road. However, during police interviews at the scene, Hodge stated she could not account for what happened and had lost concentration. She denied experiencing a medical episode or losing consciousness. Tests conducted after the crash confirmed she had not consumed alcohol or drugs.