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Glasgow Times
2 hours ago
- Glasgow Times
Driver killed road worker dad at Dumbarton crash scene
Mr Farr ended up trapped under the 46-year-old joiner's car. The 59-year-old dad-of-two sadly never survived. Mr Farr's four workmates from the road maintenance firm were also badly hurt. First offender Kas yesterday appeared in the dock at the High Court in Glasgow. He pleaded guilty to a charge of causing death by careless driving. READ MORE: Cash machine near Glasgow robbed in early morning heist as thieves steal money Kas, of Johnstone, Renfrewshire, had his bail continued, and he is due to be sentenced next month. The tragic incident occurred on May 9, 2022. Earlier that day, a Mercedes driver had lost control of his car at the same roundabout and hit a light column, which fell on impact. Prosecutor Erin Campbell told the court: "It is this earlier collision which lead to Neil Farr and his colleagues attending on behalf of Amey. 'The purpose was to make safe the falling light.' Mr Farr and his colleague, Andrew Taylor, arrived first. Colleagues Paul Jordan, Keith McFadzean and Jamie Hernon then turned up. Kas meantime had been travelling from Glasgow with his partner on way to check out a joinery job. One motorist was aware of Kas going past him on the A82. READ MORE: Fans spot Lewis Capaldi's special Celtic nod during Glastonbury comeback gig Miss Campbell then explained: 'He negotiated the roundabout too fast for the weather conditions. 'As he exited, he accelerated and lost control of the vehicle, which began to wobble. 'Kas could not regain control - this resulted in the car sliding, mounting the grass verge at speed and colliding with Mr Farr and his colleagues, who were standing close to one another working on the light column.' Some of the men were flung onto other parts of the verge. Mr Farr was trapped under the BMW. Passers-by – including a nurse – stopped to help before mercy crews arrived. Mr Farr went into cardiac arrest and was described as being in a 'critical condition'. He was freed from beneath the car, but passed away due to head and chest injuries. The much-loved dad is survived by his partner of more than 20 years and his two sons. Miss Campbell also detailed how the other men were affected by the incident. Mr Jordan was unable to walk for up to five months following surgery on leg fractures. Mr Hernon was off work for 10 weeks and Mr McFadzean seven recovering from their injuries. Mr Taylor suffered muscle and ligament damage. READ MORE: 9 high rise demolitions that reshaped Glasgow's skyline as Caledonia Road next The advocate depute added all had been left with 'significant psychological distress' from what happened. Crash investigators meantime found the tread of a tyre on Kas's car was below the legal limit and could have contributed to the collision. Allan MacLeod, defending, said Kas was 'extremely sorry' and that he had also tried 'as best he could' that night to help the men he had hit. Lord Armstrong adjourned for reports until August 5 in Edinburgh. The judge told Kas: 'You now stand convicted of this grave charge in what is a tragic case.'
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Nothing sadder': Country singer asks fans to pray for his 4-year-old daughter
Country music star Tyler Farr reached out to fans via Instagram, asking them to keep his 4-year-old daughter in their prayers. 'Yall say some prayers for my lil munch,' Farr wrote on Instagram Monday to his 638,000 followers. 'She's in the hospital with pneumonia.' In the photo, Farr's daughter can be seen with tubes running into her nose while she lays in bed with a smile on her face. On Tuesday, Farr wrote an update, sharing another photo of his daughter, without tubes, sleeping in a hospital bed. 'Glad to be back in TN w/my little girl,' the artist said. 'Thank you Williamson Medical Center for taking care of her and my wife ...' Famous artists, including Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany Aldean, commented on the post. 'Aww man. I hate to hear that,' Jason Aldean said. 'Hope she feels better soon bud.' Charles Esten, an American actor best known for his role in the Netflix series 'Outer Banks' as Ward Cameron, also commented. 'God bless you guys,' Esten said. 'Will continue to pray for your precious Munchie!' Fans also commented in support of Farr. 'I hope she's feeling better soon,' one fan wrote. 'Nothing sadder than sick kiddos.' Another person wrote, 'Wishing her a speedy recovery and much needed rest.' Legendary punk singer halts show, confronts fan, saying 'I'll beat your ass' '90s country star's teeth fall out on stage: 'The show must go on' New music from country music legend to be released 23 years after his death Pop star shares 'lows and highs' amid breast cancer diagnosis Country singer Cole Swindell to headline The Big E Arena for fall 2025 Read the original article on MassLive.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Promising Texas A&M infielder confirms return to College Station for sophomore season
Texas A&M baseball head coach Michael Earley retained another promising infielder for next year's club, as the No. 3 shortstop in Texas from the 2024 class is reportedly returning for his sophomore season in College Station. According to TexAgs analyst Ryan Brauninger, Fort Worth native Sawyer Farr confirmed he will gear up for the Aggies in 2026. He made 31 starts in 39 appearances with 15 hits, including a triple, 17 walks and four RBI. The announcement from Farr will provide Earley with another up-and-comer who has the potential to become a superstar for the Aggies baseball program. Perfect Game USA ranked the 6-foot-4-inch shortstop as the No. 17 prospect at his position and the No. 67 overall player in the country from his class. Although the opportunity was there for Farr to go pro and potentially sign with a Major League Baseball franchise, he signed with the Aggies. Heading into the 2025 campaign, the freshman joined fellow teammate and outfielder Terrence Kiel II as the two Aggies to make Perfect Game USA's Top 75 Freshman list. According to the outlet's evaluation of Farr during Texas A&M's fall ball in 2024, he showed promise from both sides of the plate entering his first season in Aggieland. "Armed with real switch hit juice, true freshman Sawyer Farr, hit some balls extremely hard in looks and got some good starts at second base, though the frame and athlete may move him to the left side of the dirt long term." Both Farr and Kiel are now officially returning for their sophomore seasons in the Maroon and White uniform, which provides Earley's club with speed on the basepath and consistent hitting at the plate if they reach their full potential. Farr's announcement on Saturday night continues to grow the flame that the Aggies are trying to build back as preparations begin for offseason work in College Station. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Dylan on X: @dylanmflippo.
CNBC
11-06-2025
- Business
- CNBC
How to capitalize on the red-hot quantum computing space, according to a veteran investor
For investors looking to capitalize on the popular quantum computing space, it's better to cast a wide net, according to Michael Farr, CEO of Farr, Miller and Washington. Farr broke down his views on the red-hot quantum computing stocks, Dave & Buster's and Amazon on CNBC's "Three-Stock Lunch" Wednesday. Quantum ETF The longtime investor said it's difficult to identify true winners in the crowded space, so investors should consider exchange traded funds like the Defiance Quantum & AI ETF . Quantum computing stocks skyrocketed Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said at a developers conference that the space was reaching an inflection point . Shares of Quantum Computing surged 24%, while Rigetti Computing soared about 17%. "I would own the ETF, because you can't know which one of these is going to be successful. It's early stages. You own a whole bunch of them, with some established companies in there too," Farr said. "I would not make an individual bet. I'd make a broader cast." Quantum computers are machines that use the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems too complex for traditional computers, which store information in bits. Dave & Buster's Dave & Buster's shares jumped double digits Wednesday after the company's comparable sales fell less than expected. However, Farr said he would not own the restaurant and entertainment company because of its weak fundamentals. "As a long-term fundamental investor, they don't have a lot of cash. They do have a lot of debt. As a company, you don't have flexibility. If today you own it, you feel good. Tomorrow will be a great day not to own it," Farr said. "I would get out and put my money somewhere more predictable." Amazon The investor revealed that he is a fan of Amazon as the tech giant made a $20 billion investment on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania. "I think that over the next five years, you're going to be very happy owning this one," Farr said. "They have a lot of cash. They've got a great deal of opportunity." One of the complexes Amazon is building will be alongside a nuclear power plant . According to an Associated Press report, the plan has drawn scrutiny over an arrangement to essentially plug right into the power plant.
CNBC
11-06-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Three Stock Lunch: Dave & Buster's, Amazon and the Quantum space
Michael Farr, Farr, Miller and Washington CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Farr's investing take on three stocks: Dave & Buster's, Amazon and the Quantum space.
