Immingham man jailed for dangerous driving following death of a teenager
He also admitted being over the drink drive limit
Last updated 6th Mar 2024
An Immingham man who lost control of his van after drinking 8 pints of beer before hitting and killing a teenager has been jailed for more than 9 years.
34 year old Daniel Johnsen of Ashtree Close pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst over the prescribed limit.
On the 30th of January he went to the pub and drank over 8 pints of beer.
He then went out to his van and got behind the wheel.
Around 9 o clock that evening police were called the B1210 Habrough Road, Immingham between the junctions of Brocklesby Avenue and Calder Close following reports of a road traffic collision.
His van collided with a 19 year old walking his girlfriend to the bus stop
Officers discovered Johnsen had mounted the pavement in his van before colliding with 19 year old Lewis Tuson, who had been walking to the bus stop with his girlfriend.
He was taken to hospital but died the day after.
Johnsen also pleaded guilty to driving whilst over the prescribed limit for alcohol in relation to this incident, as well as driving whilst over the prescribed limit for alcohol in relation to an incident three days prior.
Johnsen was also awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis in connection with an incident that occurred in December 2022.
He was my absolute everything
He was sentenced for all the offences.
Speaking of their heartbreak Lewis’s mother, Gemma Tasker said: “He was my absolute everything, my only son and my best friend."
"We did everything together and now my wingman has gone."
"Nothing that happens in court will ever replace Lewis and no sentence will ever really be justice.”
Senior Investigating Officer Inspector John Rickells said: “This is a truly sad case where a young man has needlessly lost his life. Lewis was walking to meet his girlfriend from a nearby bus stop when a van being driven by a drunk Daniel Johnsen mounted the footpath and struck him from behind, causing his fatal injuries.
It serves as a stark warning to anyone who thinks that it is acceptable to drink-drive.
“Although Johnsen did not go out that day intending this kill Lewis, he consumed excessive alcohol, to the point that he could barely walk in a straight line, before making the most selfish decision possible - to get behind the wheel of his van knowing he was drunk.
“This decision cost Lewis his life and caused immeasurable loss and pain to Lewis’s family, who our thoughts remain with at this traumatic time.
“I hope today’s sentence serves as a stark warning to anyone who thinks that it is acceptable to drink-drive.
If you do, you are putting lives at risk and we will do everything we can to put you before the courts.”