Motorist fined €200 after hitting cyclist, breaking his legs

Christina Caruana, 22 of Marsaxlokk, was today fined €200 and had her driving licence suspended for two weeks after she admitted to running over a cyclist on April 26. The man, who is from Mali, was on his bike at Birzebbuga early in the morning when she knocked him over, fracturing his legs. The accused admitted to driving her BMW negligently and involuntarily causing serious injuries. She also admitted to not stopping at the scene and failing to give her particulars. In court the prosecution and the defence discussed the case at the bench before the defence registered an admission.