CPS News Centre

HGV Driver jailed for causing two deaths in M1 collision

An HGV driver has been jailed today (19 October 2020) for causing two deaths through careless driving.

CPS prosecutes man for drink-driving from his car

The Crown Prosecution Service has prosecuted a drunk driver who dialled into his sentencing hearing from his car.

CPS statement following the meeting with the family of Harry Dunn

Greg McGill, CPS Director of Legal Services, said: “Today we have met with the family of Harry Dunn to update them on the various steps the CPS has taken over the last 10 months to secure justice in this tragic case.

Hit and run biker sentenced for causing nine year old gymnast life-changing injury

A hit and run motorcyclist who ploughed into a nine year old gymnast, resulting in his lower leg being partially amputated, has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment at Hull Crown Court today. He has also been handed a driving disqualification of five and a half years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Driver jailed for knocking over and injuring Tesco employee

A driver who knocked over and seriously injured a woman during an incident in a Tesco car park in Rickmansworth has been jailed today (18 March 2019) for 38 months.