A man from Lincolnshire has been jailed after he was found responsible for the death of a 20-year-old woman.
Thomas Peggs, 32, is reported to have lost control of his vehicle before ploughing into a tree in February 2023.
The car burst into flames and passers-by helped Peggs get out, however, 18-year-old Macie Hall, in the front passenger seat, and 20-year-old Grace Robinson, who was in the back, were both trapped and seriously injured.
They were all taken to hospital where Grace, a mother of one, died on 5 February as a result of her injuries. Macie was seriously hurt, while Peggs made a full recovery from his injuries.
Peggs was found not guilty of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving following a trial, but had already pleaded guilty to causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving and causing serious injury by careless/inconsiderate driving. He was found to have been drinking on the afternoon of the crash.
On Friday 26 June, Peggs was jailed for three years and four months. He was also banned from driving for four years and ordered to do an extended re-test.
Detective Sergeant Craig Wheeler, said: “Yet again we see another case of young lives being ruined by a moment of stupidity behind the wheel of a car.
“No-one, other than Peggs, will know why he decided to drive like he did on that day, his actions and reckless behaviour have taken the life of Grace and caused serious, life-changing injuries to Macie.
“My thoughts are with the families of both Grace and Macie, and I hope this sentence helps give them at least some sense of closure.”
(Pictured: Grace with her three-year-old son)
Part of the Gi Grimsby News team since 2020.