Overview
- Neville was sentenced at Newcastle Crown Court on Wednesday to 11 years and 11 months, with a minimum term of seven years and ten months before release eligibility.
- He also received a seven-year driving ban to begin after release, and he must pass an extended test before he can drive on his own again.
- Investigators said his Ford Ranger Raptor was traveling about 106 mph before striking a steel barrier on the A69 near Throckley on November 28, 2024.
- Police said Neville fled the scene without calling 999, told a passing HGV driver his passenger was fine, burned his clothes, and surrendered the next day.
- The court cited heavy drinking in Newcastle, no valid insurance, deactivated seatbelt warnings, unregistered plates, and prior driving offenses as aggravating factors.