Motorcyclist killed pedestrian after reaching speeds of more than 65mph in 30mph zone in Blackpool
- 2 months ago
A motorcyclist struck a pedestrian on St Walburgas Road shortly before 5.55pm on November 11, 2022.
The pedestrian, 67-year-old Thomas Humphreys from Blackpool, died in hospital having suffered "multiple injuries."
The motorcyclist, 26-year-old Daniel Wray, also suffered "serious injuries" in the collision. He was arrested at the scene.
Wray, of Selby Avenue, Blackpool, appeared at Preston Crown Court earlier this year and pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing death whilst uninsured and causing death without a driving licence.
He was subsequently jailed for seven years and four months on Friday.
The pedestrian, 67-year-old Thomas Humphreys from Blackpool, died in hospital having suffered "multiple injuries."
The motorcyclist, 26-year-old Daniel Wray, also suffered "serious injuries" in the collision. He was arrested at the scene.
Wray, of Selby Avenue, Blackpool, appeared at Preston Crown Court earlier this year and pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing death whilst uninsured and causing death without a driving licence.
He was subsequently jailed for seven years and four months on Friday.