Drug driver jailed for six years after fleeing and lying
“Selfish and reckless” drug driver jailed after killing cyclist while speeding and five times over cocaine limit, before “fleeing and weaving web of lies”
As they stopped their car on the side, they were shocked to find that it wasn’t just a jacket, but Mr Burrows lying unconscious by the side of the road. They immediately called an ambulance, andMr Burrows was rushed to the hospital and placed on life support, however the doctors claimed that he had suffered “catastrophic injuries” including a fractured neck and brain haemorrhage, from which he was unable to recover and unfortunately passed away the same day.
> Drug driver who caused horrific crash which seriously injured cyclist avoids jail, given 10-month suspended sentence She said that she first realised about the crash when she heard a loud bang, upon which she panicked and drove away, before calling to inform her sister that she would no longer be able to pick her up. She also claimed that Mr Burrows didn’t have his lights on and that she couldn’t see him.
Moreover, she had also not informed her sister about not picking her up. In fact, the court heard that she was actually travelling to meet a man and was running late. > Drug driver who smashed into cyclist on pavement while twice the legal limit for cannabis, flinging rider through the air and leaving him with life-changing injuries, handed six-month suspended sentence after motorist claimed he “faced impossible choice”
“As a family, we are devastated and heartbroken by his loss. We are going to leave your chair empty for you on Christmas Day our Dave. > Driver drinking vodka from 7Up bottle in car crashes into cyclist on bike lane while six times over drink drive limit – and offers victim €2,500 as “token of remorse”
“No sentence I can impose today can in any way ease the pain caused by David’s loss, and the impact on his family and friends. DS Simon Duffy, from Merseyside Police’s serious collision investigation unit, added: “Foster’s reckless and selfish driving resulted in the death of an innocent man while he was riding to work, completely devastating his family.
“The sentencing comes as Merseyside Police prepares for its annual drink and drug driving campaign, Operation Limit. The operation will see dedicated patrols focusing on removing selfish drivers from our roads who choose to drink alcohol or take drugs before getting behind the wheel. Town where cyclist ordered to pay £1,150 for riding on shopping street cuts ‘no cycling’ tannoy message down to twice an hour because “it was too repetitive” – as councillor says residents can “park their bike up and walk in”
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