Driving offences | The Crown Prosecution Service

Drunk driver jailed for killing a taxi driver and a mother of two

A drunk driver from Merseyside has been jailed for nine years for killing a taxi driver and his passenger, a mother of two children.

Driver jailed for killing a father over a road rage incident

A driver who killed a dad who was on his way to celebrate Father’s Day, has today been jailed.

On 21 June 2019, Andrzej Szaruta from Somerset was travelling to London to celebrate Father’s Day with his family. As they approached Stonehenge, he noticed a BMW driving erratically.

The BMW tailed Mr Szaruta before undertaking his car and pulling in front of them, narrowly missing another car.

Mr Szaruta had to swerve into the other lane to avoid hitting the BMW. He gestured to the driver of the BMW to pull over and both parked their cars on the side of the road.

CPS announces charge following the death of Harry Dunn

Chief Crown Prosecutor Janine Smith, said: “Following the death of Harry Dunn in Northamptonshire, the Crown Prosecution Service has today authorised Northamptonshire Police to charge Anne Sacoolas with causing death by dangerous driving.

UPDATE: Nurse convicted of killing motorist by dangerous driving sentenced

A nurse who caused a head-on collision, killing another motorist, has been sentenced for causing death by dangerous driving at Cardiff Crown Court.

Coventry man jailed for dangerous driving after killing toddler

An uninsured driver, who was speeding at almost twice the limit when he killed a toddler and seriously wounded his mother, has been jailed.

Driver sentenced for car park manslaughter

A motorist who ran over a pedestrian in a Sainsbury’s car park has been sentenced for manslaughter at Cardiff Crown Court.

'Crazy' taxi driver sentenced to three and a half years for causing death by dangerous driving

Bradford taxi driver Yasir Qadoos has been sentenced to three and a half years' imprisonment at Bradford Crown Court today (11 October) for causing the death of Mohammed Zaman. He was also disqualified from driving for five years, extended for 21 months, and required to take an extended test.

Teesside hit and run driver sentenced for death of 72-year-old man

A Teesside man who fled the scene after his vehicle fatally collided with a 72-year-old grandfather has been sentenced today at Teesside Crown Court.

Former LFC player Stephen Harkness sentenced for driving while disqualified

Former Liverpool FC player Stephen Harkness has been sentenced at Liverpool Magistrates' Court for driving while disqualified and without insurance.

Driver sentenced for “hit and run”

A motorist returning from a night out has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment at Newport Crown Court after being convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

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