Joe-Lewis Tyler, 34, ploughed into a car at 90mph - killing three people including a young boy - following a pub drinking binge.
An uninsured driver who ploughed into a car at 90mph – killing three people including a young boy – following a pub drinking binge was jailed this afternoon for 18 years.
The court heard 'dangerous and selfish' Tyler had downed pints of lager and shots in a pub prior to the collision. He was found to be over the limit for alcohol and tests found he had also taken cocaine and cannabis.Leo's mother, Gemma Painter visits the scene of the crash to place a balloon and flowers
A driver who witnessed the BMW before the collision said she feared for her life as the vehicle hit standing water on the road and nearly veered into her as she drove in the opposite direction. Both Ms Hemming and mother-of-three Mrs Adkins, who were related, were killed instantly in the crash, while Leo died shortly after being taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital.
Judge Burbidge said Tyler had 'taken no heed' to the poor driving conditions on the day and had displayed a 'cavalier' attitude to safety after getting into the car having been drinking. 'I'm grateful for the photos of each victim I have been given because it is important for the court to remember the vibrant lives of those who have been taken.
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