A devastating incident outside a hospital in Pembrokeshire resulted in the tragic death of eight-month-old Mabli Cariad Hall. The driver responsible, 70-year-old Bridget Curtis, pleaded guilty to causing the baby’s death after crashing into her pram outside Withybush Hospital. Curtis was charged with causing death by dangerous driving and entered her plea during a hearing at Swansea Crown Court.
The court set a date for Curtis’s sentencing on November 22 to allow for the preparation of psychiatric and pre-sentence reports. Although an interim driving ban was imposed, Curtis had already surrendered her licence and expressed no intention of driving again. The defendant, a resident of Begelly, Pembrokeshire, was released on unconditional bail following the hearing.
The tragic incident occurred on June 21 last year when Mabli was struck by Curtis’s car outside the hospital in Haverfordwest. She was then transferred to a Cardiff hospital for specialized medical care but succumbed to her injuries four days later. In a heart-wrenching statement released by Mabli’s family after her passing, they expressed the profound impact of their loss, stating, “Our family life has been changed forever, and to this day we are still trying to come to terms with what has happened.”
The family highlighted the ongoing pain they endure daily and the struggle to support their other children through the loss of their baby sister. The devastating effects of the incident reverberate through their lives as they navigate the unimaginable grief. The community mourns the loss of little Mabli, a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the far-reaching consequences of reckless driving.
As the legal process unfolds, the court is tasked with determining an appropriate sentence for Bridget Curtis, grappling with the complexities of this tragic case. The untimely death of Mabli Cariad Hall serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and responsible driving to prevent such heartbreaking incidents from shattering lives in the future.