Former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has formally admitted to a driving offence after being involved in a collision with a man on a scooter.
Court hears details of the incident
The 44-year-old mother-of-three pleaded guilty to the charge of driving without due care and attention. The incident occurred in August near her £3 million London home. A hearing at Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court was told that Willoughby submitted her plea via post and was not present in court for the proceedings.
Footage shows turning manoeuvre without signal
The court viewed evidence which reportedly showed the television personality turning right into a side street without indicating. This action led to the collision which resulted in the male scooter rider being knocked off his vehicle. The specific charge relates to a failure to exercise the proper standard of care and attention while driving on a public road.
Next steps in the legal process
With a guilty plea now entered, the case will move towards sentencing. The court will consider the circumstances of the offence before deciding on an appropriate penalty. Driving without due care and attention is a serious matter that can result in points on a licence, a fine, or even a driving disqualification, depending on the severity.
This development marks a difficult moment for the popular presenter, who stepped down from her role on ITV's This Morning last year. The case continues.
