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Speeding Driver Kills Motorcyclist on His 20th Birthday
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Driver jailed for three years six months for fatal high-speed overtake.
- Motorcyclist, 20, died instantly on his birthday in pitch-black conditions.
- Court heard the fatal collision was solely the driver's fault.
A driver has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for causing the death of a motorcyclist in a high-speed collision. The incident occurred on January 16, 2024, on the A18 in Thorne, Doncaster, when Jack Garwell undertook a dangerous overtake in extremely poor visibility. The victim, Alexander Anderson, tragically died on his 20th birthday.
Sheffield Crown Court heard that Garwell, driving at speeds estimated between 76mph and 88mph in a 60mph zone, moved into the opposite lane to overtake three vehicles. This decision placed him directly in the path of Mr. Anderson, who was described as having faced an impossible situation. Prosecutors stated the collision was solely attributable to Garwell's actions.
During sentencing, the judge highlighted the profound loss to Mr. Anderson's family, emphasizing that the jail term could never equate to the value of the life lost. Garwell, who pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, received a five-year driving ban and will serve his sentence, while Mr. Anderson will not have a future.
