Jail for drug driver who killed three passengers in crash
Judge Graham Buchanan told Williamson: "Three people died as a result of your utterly irresponsible behaviour. The consequences of your actions are tragic and catastrophic."
The car involved was owned by someone else, but Williamson drove with the others in the early hours of that morning to go to his home in Larkhall.James Williamson, who died in the crash, was a father of one."This caused the vehicle to become airborne and it continued before the rear of the car struck a tree.
"The car was propelled and landed heavily back on the road. Two of the passengers were thrown from the vehicle as a result."After emergency services arrived, Williamson was noted to be smelling of alcohol.Tests went on to reveal the presence of six different drugs in his system including cocaine, morphine and street Valium.It was estimated that the car was travelling up to 60mph in a 30mph zone.
John Brannigan, defending, said Williamson was "extremely devastated by the impact" of what happened.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Jail for drug driver who killed three passengers in Bothwell crashSamuel Williamson is sentenced for causing the death of his brother and two others in a crash.
Read more »
'Tragic and catastrophic': Man jailed after trio killed in Bothwell horror crashA drugged-up driver who killed his brother and two other passengers in a horror crash has been jailed for more than eight years.
Read more »
Drugged-up driver killed brother and two other passengers in Lanarkshire crashSamuel Williamson had also been drinking and had no licence when he got behind the wheel, hitting a wall before the vehicle hurtled into the air, killing the three passengers.
Read more »
Codebreakers uncover secrets of lost letters Mary Queen of Scots wrote from jailMary Queen of Scots was deemed by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, to be a threat to her sovereignty and so had her imprisoned - and eventually executed.
Read more »
Rapist cop David Carrick on 24/7 death watch after prison bountyThe 48-year-old became prison vigilantes’ No.1 enemy after he was yesterday handed 36 life sentences for “unspeakably evil” attacks
Read more »