Passenger Andrew Basford, 54, died at the scene of the crash at Hockley in Essex in October 2021.
A grandad who was getting a lift to work was killed when the speeding driver lost control of the car and crashed into a bungalow.Now the reckless driver who caused his death has been jailed for 34 months.
The court heard Matthew Clarke, 32, was driving his Mazda 3 car along Church Road in Hockley at 67mph. As Clarke approached the junction at Lower Road, he was travelling too fast to obey the Give Way sign. Despite trying to brake at the last minute, he lost control of the car and shot across the T-junction, colliding with a bungalow that was under renovation at the time.Mr Basford, from Warsop near Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, died from his injuries at the scene.Clarke, of Ballygonell Road, Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, was charged with causing Andrew’s death by dangerous driving and pleaded guilty.
Roads Policing officer Detective Sergeant Alex Black, who led the investigation, said: “My thoughts are with Andrew’s family today. I hope today gives them the closure they need to move on with their lives.”Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know
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