Judge allows police statement in fatal crash trial
Nathon Gibbon faces trial next year accused of causing the deaths of three people.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA judge has ruled that a police statement given by Nathon Gibbon, who is accused of causing the deaths of three people in a motorbike crash, can be used as evidence in his upcoming trial. The decision was made by Lord Macfadyen at the High Court in Glasgow.
Gibbon, 33, of Ashington, Northumberland, faces charges of causing the deaths of Jason Gibbon, Andrew Larty, and Georgia Tate. The prosecution alleges that Gibbon was engaged in a 'race or trial of speed' and drove at excessive speeds approaching a bend. Prosecutors claim he applied his brakes while Jason Gibbon was in close proximity, leading to Jason negotiating the bend at high speed and entering the opposite carriageway. This resulted in a collision with another motorcycle.
The crash occurred on the A6088 near Charles Hill on July 28, 2024. Andrew Larty, who was riding the other motorbike, his pillion passenger Georgia Tate, and Jason Gibbon all sustained severe injuries and died at the scene, as reported by The Standard.
Statement Admissibility
Gibbon denies all charges. His defence lawyers had sought to prevent his police statement from being used as evidence. However, Lord Macfadyen found no unfairness in how the statement was taken. The judge stated that the police were investigating the accident at the time and Gibbon was treated as a witness, not a suspect. He was not subjected to bullying or pressure during the process.
The judge ruled that the statement is admissible. Lily Prais KC, representing Gibbon, indicated that she would appeal this decision. Gibbon was excused from attending the hearing where the ruling was delivered.
Trial Details
Nathon Gibbon is scheduled to stand trial in August next year. The case is being heard at the High Court in Glasgow.
Questions this report answers
01Can the police statement from Nathon Gibbon be used in court?
Yes, a judge has ruled that the police statement given by Nathon Gibbon can be used as evidence in his trial. The judge found no unfairness in the way the statement was taken, stating Gibbon was treated as a witness, not a suspect at the time.
02What are the charges against Nathon Gibbon?
Nathon Gibbon is accused of causing the deaths of three people in a motorbike crash on July 28, 2024. Prosecutors allege he engaged in a 'race or trial of speed' and drove at excessive speeds, leading to the fatal collision.
03When is Nathon Gibbon due to stand trial?
Nathon Gibbon is due to stand trial in August next year. He denies the charges against him. The ruling on his police statement was made at the High Court in Glasgow.
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