Man who killed girlfriend in crash jailed for 10 years – BBC News
‘A disqualified driver who killed his girlfriend after speeding into a garden wall has been sentenced to 10 years in jail.’
BBC News, 17th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: dangerous driving
Driver who killed triathlete jailed for four years – BBC News
‘A van driver who killed a Team GB triathlete during a bike race in June 2022 has been jailed for four years.’
BBC News, 5th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Coroner calls on US to act over Harry Dunn death – BBC News
‘A coroner has called for improved driver training for US government staff in the UK following the death of Harry Dunn.’
BBC News, 8th July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man in 100mph police chase jailed – BBC News
‘A man from Devon has been jailed for dangerous driving after speeding with his lights off to evade capture.’
BBC News, 1st July 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Nurse struck off over hit-and-run death of man, 82 – BBC News
‘A nurse who killed a great-grandfather in a drink-drive hit-and-run has been struck off.’
BBC News, 17th May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK to introduce new offence of causing death or injury by dangerous cycling – The Guardian
‘A new offence of causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling is to be introduced.’
The Guardian, 15th May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ashton-under-Lyne car thief jailed for kidnap of blind passenger – BBC News
‘A man who stole a car while a vulnerable 89-year-old passenger was inside it has been jailed.’
BBC News, 15th April 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Dangerous’ motorcyclist banned after police set up operation to arrest him – The Independent
‘Video footage of a “dangerous” motorcyclist has been released after police set up an operation to catch after he was seen riding at “grossly excessive” speeds on several occasions.’
The Independent, 7th April 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Family anger at sentence on fatal crash driver, 19 – BBC News
‘A 19-year-old has been jailed for six years for killing two teens in a crash after speeding at more than twice the limit.’
BBC News, 28th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Pair jailed after police chase in Norfolk maize field ends in fatality – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for 12 years following a fatal crash involving a police pursuit through a maize field.’
BBC News, 26th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
SRA fines “unfair” and “schizophrenic”, solicitors argue – Legal Futures
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) approach to fines has been branded unfair and “schizophrenic” in the wake of hefty penalties handed out to solicitors convicted of drink-driving.’
Legal Futures, 25th March 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Man jailed for ramming motorcyclist off Milton Keynes bridge in ‘extreme’ road rage – The Guardian
‘A man has been jailed for ramming a motorcyclist off a Buckinghamshire bridge in what police described as an act of “extreme” road rage.’
The Guardian, 18th March 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Proposed sentencing guidelines for aggravated vehicle taking and motoring offences unveiled – Solicitors Journal
‘The independent Sentencing Council has published proposed sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of motoring offences committed while driving vehicles without the owner’s consent.’
Solicitors Journal, 21st February 2024
Source: www.solicitorsjournal.com
Swindon man fined £20,000 after boat crashed into rocks – BBC News
‘A man has been ordered to pay £20,000 after crashing his boat on to rocks and seriously injuring three passengers.’
BBC News, 18th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cheltenham man jailed for leading police on 141-mile chase in baby dash – The Guardian
‘A man has been jailed for leading police on a dangerous 141-mile car chase through half a dozen police force areas because his partner was in labour and he wanted to get to her in time.’
The Guardian, 23rd January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Man jailed after ‘high risk’ Salisbury police chase – BBC News
‘A driver who led police on a “high risk” chase, running red lights and taking a roundabout the wrong way, has been jailed.’
BBC News, 23rd January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Swindon driver jailed after carrying children in car chase – BBC News
‘A man who reached speeds of 70mph in a 30mph zone while being chased by police, despite having four children in his car, has been jailed.’
BBC News, 9th January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Girton crash: Driver jailed for killing cyclist, Isla Cochrane, 14 – BBC News
‘A speeding driver who killed a 14-year-old cyclist when he oversteered and mounted a bike path has been jailed.’
BBC News, 19th December 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Harry Dunn’s family says UK still allowing Americans to escape justice as US soldier flees after crash – The Independent
‘Harry Dunn’s family have warned that something has gone “very badly wrong” for another US citizen to have been able to evade justice in the UK after alleged involvement in a car crash.’
The Independent, 14th December 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man jailed over Wolverhampton crash that killed two brothers – BBC News
‘A man who killed two brothers aged 23 months and 10 years in a car crash has been jailed.’
BBC News, 13th December 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
