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Social Media. One said: "RIP George you were a gentleman through and through and loved our friendship, fly high big guy. Big hugs from me and my mum x." Another pal wrote: "Just got the terrible news of my good friend George Jarvis passing away after being hit by a car in Glasgow. "You just never know the minute, live life to the fullest." Restaurant manager Ali pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court to causing Mr Jarvis' death by careless driving. Ali, of Uddingston, South Lanarkshire, is a first offender who had been driving since November 2016. The court heard Mr Jarvis was on his usual route home around 11.20pm with his hood up when he walked across the road. Ali meantime momentarily straddled the lines separating the road. Prosecutor Harry Findlay said: "Witnesses heard the sound of a collision and heavy braking. "They saw that Mr Jarvis had been struck by the driver's side of the Ford and was momentarily in mid-air. The car stopped before entering the northbound lane fully and stopped at the side of it. "The driver got out of the car and approached Mr Jarvis shortly thereafter." It was stated that Mr Jarvis was one second short of reaching the centre of the opposing lanes. A 999 call was made and medics found Mr Jarvis unresponsive with a serious head injury which was "life-threatening." He underwent surgery at hospital but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries at 3.50am. A post-mortem was carried out which revealed that Mr Jarvis stated that he had bruises and wounds to both legs. He also sustained rib fractures, a dislocated collarbone, a fractured vertebra, tibia and fibula. Mr Findlay added: "The head injury is considered to have been the cause of death." Ali was arrested meantime where he was tested for drugs and alcohol with a negative result. He made no comment when quizzed by officers. Don't miss the latest news from around
Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here. A collision investigation was carried out which said: "For unknown reasons, Ali did not observe the deceased on the road. "The front offside bumper struck Mr Jarvis, just east of the centre lines on the middle of the road, creating a mark on the bonnet and a scratch on the lamp. "The tyre made contact with Mr Jarvis, most likely his legs, leaving a mark on the tyre. "It is considered that the cause of this collision was the driver of the Ford failing to observe or react to Mr Jarvis walking on the lane who was struck by the vehicle. "There was no reason for the driver involved not to see Mr Jarvis on the road and vice-versa." Ali was due to be sentenced today. However, his lawyer Murray Macara KC had issues over his client's background report and claimed there was a possible "misunderstanding" by the author. Top news stories today Scot baby killer battered behind bars Video shows Scots toddler vaping Scots told 'learn to live with seagulls' Gambling Scots mum embezzled £30k The advocate stated that the author referred to "reckless and dangerous" driving instead of the "careless" plea Ali made. He added: "Because of Mr Ali's driving, a great tragedy has befallen the Jarvis family and I recognise that and Mr Ali recognises that in the report. "My client has expressed his remorse in causing the death of Mr Jarvis." Sheriff Iain Fleming deferred sentence until next month for new background report to be carried out. He said: "It is unfortunate I will not be able to deal with this today. The report has proceeded on the basis of a misunderstanding of the offence which Mr Ali pled guilty. "For me to rely on it, it would not be right and proper. "I recognise the impact - emotionally and personally - to those involved in this case and I apologise for that." Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow Daily Record
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