Death crash driver who drove at 95mph in 30mph zone jailed for 12 years

[Osem]

A driver who killed a woman while speeding at up to 95mph (153km/h) in a 30mph (48km/h) zone has been jailed for 12 years.

Matthew Scrimshaw, 37, was driving on the wrong side of the road when he hit Iris Higginson, 67, in December 2014.

A jury at Nottingham Crown Court was told Scrimshaw was also 1.75 times over the blood alcohol limit.

The judge said it was the longest sentence he had passed for death by dangerous driving in a 30-year career.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england...shire-35169126

To make matters worse:

Scrimshaw made no attempt to comfort her, help her or call the police and left the scene to hide the fact he had been drinking, the prosecution said.

Maybe a sentence like this will focus a few minds but whether it does or not, I'm glad he'll have plenty of time to reflect on what he did.

[techguyone]

Good

How horrible. I can't understand what you would be thinking? Drink driving is bad enough but surely your judgement can't be impaired to the point where you drive three times over the speed limit on the wrong side of the road?

[Hom3r]

IMHO Hit & Run should be treated as Attempted Murder.