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Dunblane man admits causing fatal Aberdeenshire car crash | Dunblane man admits causing fatal Aberdeenshire car crash |
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A drink-driver from Dunblane has admitted killing a teenage passenger in a horrific car crash in Aberdeenshire. | A drink-driver from Dunblane has admitted killing a teenage passenger in a horrific car crash in Aberdeenshire. |
At the High Court in Glasgow, James Watson pleaded guilty to causing the death of Brendon Main, 19, by driving dangerously in Newburgh on 24 July 2011. | At the High Court in Glasgow, James Watson pleaded guilty to causing the death of Brendon Main, 19, by driving dangerously in Newburgh on 24 July 2011. |
The 38-year-old had 113mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood in his system. The legal limit is 80mg of alcohol. | |
Judge Lord Burns agreed to adjourn the case until later this month. | Judge Lord Burns agreed to adjourn the case until later this month. |
Watson was behind the wheel of a Ford Fiesta when he struck a parked car before losing control and his vehicle overturned. | Watson was behind the wheel of a Ford Fiesta when he struck a parked car before losing control and his vehicle overturned. |
Apprentice mechanic Mr Main, from Aberdeen, was pulled from the wreckage, but was left so severely injured, he died in hospital. | Apprentice mechanic Mr Main, from Aberdeen, was pulled from the wreckage, but was left so severely injured, he died in hospital. |
Michael Smith and Levi Watson, two other passengers in the car, were also hurt. | Michael Smith and Levi Watson, two other passengers in the car, were also hurt. |
Alastair Carmichael, prosecuting, asked for the narrative of the facts of the tragic incident to be delayed to allow the 19-year-old's family to be in court. | Alastair Carmichael, prosecuting, asked for the narrative of the facts of the tragic incident to be delayed to allow the 19-year-old's family to be in court. |
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