91-year-old with undiagnosed dementia caused fatal accident; inquiry calls for mandatory cognitive testing for drivers over 80.
A Scottish safety inquiry has concluded that 91-year-old Edith Duncan, who had undiagnosed frontotemporal dementia, should not have been driving when she caused a fatal accident, killing a toddler. The inquiry highlighted flaws in the self-certification system for drivers over 70 and recommended mandatory cognitive testing for drivers over 80. The judge emphasized the need for regulatory changes to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
October 22, 2024
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