A man who fled after a fatal car crash in Newcastle has been jailed.
Steven Wallace 22 was sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison for causing the death of 19-year-old Joe Scott in an incident last year.
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Wallace, of Lonnen Avenue, Newcastle, pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including death by dangerous driving, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, failing to stop after a road accident, driving while above the legal limit for drugs, and driving without insurance.
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The investigation revealed that Wallace was five times over the drug-drive limit at the time of the collision. His vehicle was travelling at no less than 49mph in a 30mph zone when it struck the bus stop.
In a hearing at Newcastle Crown Court in July, Wallace admitted to all charges against him. Today, he returned to the same court for sentencing, where a judge handed down the prison term of seven years and eight months.
