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Scots man who knocked over boy in hit-and-run during diabetic episode dodges jail
26.04.2022 - 17:31 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A Scots restaurant boss who knocked over a young boy in a hit and run while suffering from a diabetic episode has been banned from the road for 15 years.
Philip Lister drove his car through a red light and struck the six-year-old lad who was crossing the road on his scooter before driving off.
The boy was left unconscious and bleeding after the Lister's wing mirror smashed him on the head at the capital's West Approach Road in November 2020.
The 45-year-old - a restaurant manager at The Scotch Whisky Experience tourist attraction on the Royal Mile - fled the scene later claiming he did not realise he had struck anyone due to suffering a diabetic attack at the time.
Lister appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court for sentencing yesterday (TUES) after he had previously pled guilty to causing the boy serious injury by dangerous driving and while knowingly suffering from a diabetic episode.
Defence agent Mark Harrower said his client had been walking in the Pentland hills and before driving home he discovered his blood levels were very low.
He said Lister took five glucose tablets but should have waited around 15 minutes and then taken a further test before driving.
The lawyer added following the incident Lister had voluntarily surrendered his driving licence and has decided not to drive anymore.
Mr Harrower added: "If he had realised there had been a collision he would have stopped."
Sheriff Kenneth Campbell QC issued an alternative to a custodial sentence and banned the motorist for 15 years and ordered him to pay £1000 in compensation.
Lister was also told to carry out 250 hours of unpaid work and placed on a supervision order for 18 months.
He was also placed on a home curfew for the next six months and will have to sit the
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