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Speeding Driver Jailed After Fatal Taxi Crash
18 Sep
Summary
- Driver jailed for two years for fatal crash killing a passenger.
- Accident occurred on Glenfield Road, Leicester, on September 16, 2023.
- Driver Goulty sped at 64mph in a 30mph zone before the collision.
Thomas Goulty, 36, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for his role in a fatal traffic collision in Leicester. The incident, which occurred on September 16, 2023, resulted in the death of Donna Brighton, a passenger in a taxi. Goulty was found to have been driving at 64mph in a 30mph residential zone when he crashed into the taxi.
The collision tragically propelled Donna Brighton from the taxi through an open window, leading to fatal head and chest injuries. Two other taxi passengers, identified as Steve and Andrea Sidsaff, sustained serious injuries, including multiple fractures. The taxi driver, Sarwar Mohammad, also admitted to offenses related to careless driving.
