According to sources from The Sun (source), a “maniac” driver who stole a car and killed a 70 year old pensioner by driving on to a pavement to avoid a police box manoeuvre as he was being chased by officers has been given an 11 year jail sentence for his criminal act. In my opinion, this is hardly a punishment that fits the crime, if I am to be perfectly honest.
The reckless driving that has cost the life an innocent elderly lady was witnessed and captured on film by police helicopter CCTV footage, which showed the car careering on to the pavement at more than 100mph, narrowly missing a man with a zimmer frame also on the pavement. He reportedly drove off from the scene after “catapulting” the victim, Joanna Hakesley, in to the air following the collision. The driver, 26 year old Len Jones, has a “violent and criminal history”, and has “shown no remorse” at the consequence of his selfish act. He admitted to manslaughter without emotion at Lewis Crown Court.
This is of course no regular road traffic accident; this is not just a case of a driver losing attention for a second and negligently colliding with the rear of another driver. This is a reckless act that the driver took in a selfish attempt to save himself from capture by the police. It has tragically cost the life of an innocent elderly lady.
In this instance, the driver is rather obviously at fault for the incident, and liable for any suffering caused. This type of incident highlights the clear danger motor cars can be to people on the highways. This incident of course should not have ever occurred, given that the assailant chose to carelessly and recklessly drive on to the pavement, knowing full well pedestrians would likely be there.
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