Man jailed for Skipton crash which killed two people
It happened in January last year.
A man's been jailed for more than eight years after a crash near Skipton in which two people died.
It happened last January on the A59 - when a van, which was on the wrong side of the road, collided with a car. A 52 year-old man and a 43 year-old woman from Cumbria in the car were killed - and a 29 year-old passenger in the van was seriously injured.
The van driver, 29 year-old Thomas Finnegan, was sentenced after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and drink and drug driving offences.
Temporary Sergeant Adam Elliott of North Yorkshire Police’s Major Collision Investigation Team said:
“We are pleased to see Finnegan handed this strong sentence which underlines the serious nature of his offences. Finnegan’s actions were responsible for the deaths of two individuals which have left their families, friends and colleagues devastated and four children mourning the loss of their parents, as well as causing his own partner to suffer serious injuries.
“The impact of one individual prioritising a few drinks over the safety of others should not be underestimated and the message is very clear. Never drink, or participate in drug use and drive.”