The driver was jailed for four years for causing death by careless driving
Jamie Still pictured with younger sister Rebecca. Image submitted.
While 255 people had been convicted of dangerous driving in Yorkshire in the 10 years prior to 2016, less than a third were sentenced to more than five years in prison. James Gilbey, aged 25 and from Bramley in Leeds, was knocked down and killed in 2015. The two men responsible, who had been racing at speeds of 79mph in a 40 zone, fled the scene, going into hiding for two days. They were each jailed for eight years.In October 2017 the Ministry of Justice announced plans for killer drivers to face life behind bars, with then Justice Secretary Liz Truss praising teams “tireless” work for victims’ families.Mrs Summersall“We both felt very insulted by the sentence.
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