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Maniac Driver Gets 15 Years for Killing Aspiring Doctor
22 Nov
Summary
- Driver sped at 80mph in a 30mph zone.
- Victim was an aspiring doctor, 19.
- Driver received 15 years, 6 months sentence.
Regan Kemp, aged 26, has been sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison after killing 19-year-old Ashton Kitchen-White. Kemp was driving at a perilous 80mph in a 30mph zone in Middleton, Leeds, when he struck Mr. Kitchen-White, who was on a pedestrian crossing. The victim was an aspiring doctor at Leeds University.
During the trial, chilling mobile phone footage captured Kemp speeding and passengers warning him about his dangerous driving. Despite overwhelming evidence, including fingerprints and CCTV, Kemp denied responsibility and attempted to blame a friend. A jury found him unanimously guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.
Kemp's previous driving offenses are extensive, including perverting the course of justice. Judge Neil Clark highlighted Kemp's lack of remorse and his attempt to shift blame, contrasting it with the victim's potential contributions to society. Ashton's parents expressed profound grief, stating their 'souls have been ripped out' by the loss of their son.
