Van Driver Jailed for Fatal Crash
Update: 2025-12-05
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A van driver, David Cooper, was sentenced to prison for causing the death of a retired pharmacist, Stephen Painter, in a fatal collision. The accident occurred due to Coopers failure to stop at a crossroads junction, leading to a crash with Painters car. Painters wife, Louise, was also in the vehicle. Cooper had previously admitted to causing Painters death through careless driving. The court heard that the Painters were returning from a holiday in Scotland when the accident happened. The junction was identified as an accident blackspot, and changes have since been made to improve safety. Cooper was not speeding or distracted by a phone, but rather experienced a lapse in observation. He has expressed remorse for the harm and anguish caused to the Painter family.
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