Xavier Peediyakal, a bus driver who fell asleep at the wheel, has been jailed to send a ‘clear message’ to others in the profession.
Peediyakal, of Beatrice Street in Gorse Hill, Swindon, pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was sentenced at Swindon Crown Court on July 7.
As well as an 18 month prison sentence, Peediyakal was disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 48 months, and ordered to pay a surcharge of £187. ‘However, prior to the collision, he was displaying all the warning signs of extreme tiredness. There was an opportunity to pull over and take a short break, but he failed to do so and in continuing with his journey, he put himself, his passengers, and other road users lives at risk.
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