Solomon Barnes

Solomon Barnes is an Auckland company director who gained notoriety after being identified as the hit-and-run driver involved in a serious incident that left two dog walkers, Sue Fletcher and Denise Prouse, severely injured. During the incident, he was reported to have been distracted on a Zoom call, which led to the collision. Following the accident, Barnes fled the scene, only to turn himself in a day later, claiming he thought he had hit a recycling bin. The court found his actions reprehensible, and he faced significant legal consequences, including community service and disqualification from driving.