Drink Driver who fell asleep after crash that killed friend, jailed – Paul Newcombe prosecutes

The defendant Paul Bennett, crashed his van when he was three times over the limit in September 2020.

Bennett then climbed into the back of his van and then fell asleep

When the vehicle was found the next morning, the passenger in the car, Simon Maving, was found dead.

Bennett pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving ay York Crown Court and was sentenced to eight years and seven months imprisonment.

Paul Newcombe prosecuted the case.

For media coverage of the case click here – Paul Bennett: Crash drink-driver slept as friend lay dying – BBC News

For more information about Paul Newcombe please contact one of our Criminal Clerks :

Dan Foulger on 01642 232523

Claire Gibson on 01642 232523

Emma Gibson on 01642 232523