A woman driver who admitted her responsibility in causing the death of an “adventure-loving” grandfather in a fatal collision in Clacton has been sentenced to jail. Kelly Cox, 35, of Holmwood Close, Clacton, received a 33-month prison term and was further disqualified from driving for over six years upon her release.
The tragic incident took place on Saturday, April 11, 2020, just before midday, when emergency services were alerted to a collision on St John’s Road near the junction with Jaywick Lane. Despite the efforts of paramedics, the driver of the involved Citroen, 84-year-old Norman Austin, sadly succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Kelly Cox, the driver of the BMW, was subsequently arrested.
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