Lucas Akins, a professional footballer for Mansfield Town, was jailed for 14 months for causing the death of cyclist Adrian Daniel in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. The incident occurred on 17th March 2022, when Akins, driving his daughter to a piano lesson, pulled out from a junction on Crosland Factory Lane and hit Adrian, who died…
A 70 year old woman has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving and having no insurance following a car crash in Hartlepool. The crash occurred this morning (16 May) at around 7:10am on Meryl Gardens, when the vehicle collided with a railing.
A Darlington man has been jailed after killing a pedestrian who was crossing a road. James Mitchell, 29, was dangerously riding an off-road dirt bike at speed down Haughton Road, Darlington on Saturday 11th February 2023. He ploughed straight into 43 year old Steven Roberts at 66 mph, who was pronounced dead at the scene…
A man has been arrested and remains in custody on suspicion of attempted murder following a police officer in Greater Manchester being run over. The officer was struck by a car on Sunday evening (5 May) at around 10:10pm on Beech Road, Sale. The officer was “in and out of consciousness” and also suffered a…
A man has been jailed after killing two women in a high-speed collision. 31 year old Benjamin Lewis was travelling at speeds up to 93 mph in a 60mph zone when the crash occurred at around 9:30pm on 25th November 2021 on the A5117 near Dunkirk, Cheshire. The crash sadly killed Ellie Crossley and Rebecca…
A woman who killed two people in a car crash in Somerset is due to be sentenced in August. Jessica Higgs, 20, crashed a Mercedes van into a car driven by Tony Mist who was killed, along with his passenger, Thelma Huse, both 69, on the A303 in West Camel, Somerset, in May 2023. She…
A man who rode his motorbike while under the influence of cannabis has been fined £1,000 and given a two-year ban. Benjamin Raven said he had used the class B drug more than 24 hours prior to riding. Magistrates also ordered 24-year-old to take an extended test at the end of his ban. Prosecuting advocate…
