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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Moment equestrian admonishes motorist with her riding crop for going 'too fast' past her horse - but opinion is split if she is REALLY in the right
Footage of an equestrian telling off a motorist for going 'too fast' as he drove past her horse has divided people online. A clip, posted on Instagram by horse rider Laura Robson, showed a blue Skoda Fabia drive past her and a friend on another horse in front. The first horse gets spooked by the vehicle which appeared to be less than a metre away as it went past with a child in the backseat. Worried about her own horse reacting badly as well, Laura held out her crop to stop the driver in his tracks and shouted: 'F****ing hell! Wait, wait, wait! It's a green lane, please go slower.' One of the people in the car yelled something back as the riders began to trot on, but Laura put her foot down and again told them to drive slower. She uploaded the video, which has racked up over 3,500 comments in just one day, with a caption that read: 'Dangerous drivers frustrate me! This road was clearly signposted as a quiet lane. 'They should have stopped in the wider passing place ahead to let us pass safely. Instead, they mounted the curb and spooked the horses.' Official Highway Code guidelines for passing horse riders states: 'Be particularly careful of horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles especially when approaching, overtaking, passing or moving away. Always pass wide and slowly. 'When you see a horse on a road, you should slow down to a maximum of 10 mph. Be patient, do not sound your horn or rev your engine. When safe to do so, pass wide and slow, allowing at least 2 metres of space.' It adds: 'Look out for horse riders' and horse drivers' signals and heed a request to slow down or stop. Take great care and treat all horses as a potential hazard; they can be unpredictable, despite the efforts of their rider/driver. 'Remember there are three brains at work when you pass a horse; the rider's, the driver's and the horse's. Do not forget horses are flight animals and can move incredibly quickly if startled.' However, viewers had their own opinions regarding who was in the right and who was in the wrong and took to the comments to voice them. One wrote: 'With respect, that car was going about as slow as it could without stalling. 'If you are not comfortable sharing the road with other traffic, or worried that you can't control your horse, maybe grass lanes would be better for you?' But Laura came straight in with a response, writing: 'How about the car stop? There wasn't enough space for him to safely pass so he should have stopped the car. Or better yet, wait in the wider part of the road he'd just passed. 'At what point was I not in control other than when his car scarped on the curb and spooked my horse, which was roughly one second?' Another commented: 'They're going perfectly slow, take your horse on a f****ing field, not many cars there.' 'Car was slower than a sloth. What you screaming at?', a third wrote. Many came to Laura's defence, with one reinforcing her point about it being a green lane. 'It's a green lane people! It's purpose is recreational use! So especially made for walking, biking and horseback riding. 'The ladies with the horses had every right to be there. So the car was wrong and had to wait and make room for the horses.' Another wrote: 'He wasn't going slow enough at all as there was not enough distance between him and the horse. 'In that situation the car should have stopped, let the horses pass, and then continue. Two mins inconvenience and safety for the horse... but a big ask is it!'
Sunday World
10-07-2025
- Sunday World
Man charged after 12-year-old boy dies in hit-and-run crash involving scooter in Co Down
He is due to appear in court on Friday A man has been charged to court following the death of a 12-year-old boy in a hit-and-run crash involving a scooter in Co Down. The incident occurred in the Strand area of Portaferry. "Detectives investigating a fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday evening, July 8 have charged a man to court,' said a PSNI spokesperson. "A young boy who was riding a scooter in the area, sadly died from his injuries after he was involved in a collision with a red Skoda Fabia. "The 51-year-old has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, and other driving-related offences.' The man is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Friday, July 11. As is usual procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. Stock image News in 90 Seconds - July 10th
Belfast Telegraph
10-07-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Man charged after 12-year-old boy dies in hit-and-run crash involving scooter in Co Down
The incident occurred in the Strand area of Portaferry. "Detectives investigating a fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday evening, July 8 have charged a man to court,' said a PSNI spokesperson. "A young boy who was riding a scooter in the area, sadly died from his injuries after he was involved in a collision with a red Skoda Fabia. "The 51-year-old has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, and other driving-related offences.' The man is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Friday, July 11. As is usual procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Irish Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man charged after boy, 12, killed in 'hit-and-run' car and scooter crash
A man is due to appear in court charged in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Co Down earlier this week, in which a 12-year-old boy died. The collision, which happened in the Strand on the seafront of the coastal town of Portaferry shortly after 11pm on Tuesday night, involved a red Skoda Fabia and an scooter, which the boy was riding. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and emergency services responded and the young boy was rushed to hospital but sadly died as a result of his injuries. A 51-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences. He has since been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, and other driving-related offences and is due to appear before Newtownards Magistrates' Court on Friday. A PSNI spokesperson said in a statement: "Detectives investigating a fatal hit-and-run road traffic collision in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday evening, 8th July have charged a man to court. "As is usual procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service." For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Follow us on Twitter @IrishMirror - the official Irish Mirror Twitter account - real news in real time. We're also on Facebook/irishmirror - your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Irish Daily Mirror, Irish Sunday Mirror and
Irish Post
10-07-2025
- Irish Post
Boy dies in hospital following collision between car and scooter
A YOUNG boy has died after being involved in a collision with a car while riding his scooter in Co. Down. The PSNI has confirmed that the boy, aged 12, was involved in a hit-and-run in the Strand area of Portaferry on Tuesday, July 8. He was taken to hospital for treatment, where he later died. 'Shortly after 11pm, it was reported that a red Skoda Fabia and a scooter were involved in the collision,' the PSNI's Collision Investigation Unit Inspector Cherith Adair said. ' A young boy, who was riding the scooter, was taken to hospital but sadly died as a result of his injuries,' she added. 'One man aged 51 years old was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a number of related offences. He remains in police custody at this time.' Police have urged any witnesses to come forward. 'Enquiries are continuing, and anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dashcam or other footage which could assist with our investigation, is asked to contact Collision Investigation Unit detectives via 101, quoting reference number 1788 08/07/25,' Insp Adair said. See More: Collision, Down, Portaferry, Scooter
