Bus driver charged over pedestrian fatality

A 60 year old Cygnet man has been charged by summons with Negligent Driving Causing Death.

 

The charge relates to a fatal pedestrian crash involving a bus which occurred at approximately 6pm on Friday 22 July 2016 on the intersection of Campbell and Macquarie Streets, Hobart.

 

The pedestrian, a 46 year old woman from Queensland, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

The man will appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court on Friday 3 March 2017.