Overview
- A jury convicted David Brown of causing death by dangerous driving, and he admitted failing to stop.
- Judge Anil Murray handed Brown a four-year prison sentence and a seven-year driving disqualification with an extended retest.
- Investigators found Brown was travelling at 39–42mph in a 30mph zone after overtaking parked cars and moving into the opposing lane.
- Brown initially left the scene, then returned with his mother, who later gave evidence for the prosecution.
- James Atkinson, 81, suffered catastrophic injuries and died two days after being struck while walking to a band practice.