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• by Jennifer Ball A Felixstowe truck driver had been at work for 20 hours without a break when he fell asleep at the wheel and ploughed into a stationary car, killing the driver, a court has heard.
Victor Coates who drove for Suffolk-based MJ Graves Haulage, admitted three charges of making a false record but denied one of causing death by dangerous driving. His employer. Martin Graves, denies five charges of making a false record and one of manslaughter.
Basildon Crown Court told that Coates had beer ving his truck along the I Essex midnight on 14 Deco
Car driver Lee Fitt an girlfriend Sarah Norman parked their car at the vi the road when it dove engine trouble. Fitt was la under the bonnet when Cc truck hit the vehicle, killin and injuring Norman.
Prosecuting, Sir I Spencer alleged that Coate fallen asleep at the wheel.
The case continues.