A Co Monaghan man has been given a four year sentence after he was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving in the UK. 22 year old Patrick Casey of Cornamuckla, Broomfield, Castleblayney was found guilty last Tuesday of causing the death of 24-year-old Callum Powell on the A5 at Nesscliffe in Shropshire, in January 23, 2023.
The court heard how Mr Casey, who was driving a HGV, was overtaking another HGV on a single carriageway, before colliding with a Vauxhall Astra driven by Callum Powell, who was from Ruyton, Shropshire. Sadly, Callum was pronounced dead at the scene. Mr Casey appeared at Shrewsbury Crown Court on Tuesday November 7th where he was given a four year and two month custodial sentence, as well as being handed a driving ban for seven years and one month.
Sergeant Alex Saxton, from the Operational Policing Unit based in Telford, said; “This is a tragic case, which has had a huge impact on all involved. Sadly, the whole incident could have easily been avoided if different decisions were made by Casey when in control of vehicle with such power. Sergeant Saxton added that he knows this sentence won’t bring Callum back, but he hoped it sends a message to other road users to be more considerate when using the roads, as actions can have devastating consequences.
