Overview
- Brandon Williamson admitted at Reading Crown Court on Tuesday to causing death by dangerous driving and to driving while unfit through drink, following a plea and trial preparation hearing.
- Prosecutors said he had been drinking at lunchtime, consumed about four pints, made a deliberate decision to drive, fell asleep at the wheel and crossed into the opposing carriageway.
- The August 15 collision on Ermin Street in Lambourn killed 18‑year‑old motorcyclist Bradley Best, whose family and local groups have paid tribute and set up fundraisers to cover funeral costs.
- A blood test showed Williamson was about one-and-a-half times the legal alcohol limit and contained cocaine, although the prosecution said there was no suggestion the cocaine exceeded a legal threshold.
- Williamson was disqualified from driving, remanded in custody and will be sentenced at Reading Crown Court on July 7, when the judge is expected to impose a custodial term; reporting noted a minor inconsistency about his age across accounts but the legal facts remain unchanged.