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Mother's plea after 'death race' | Mother's plea after 'death race' |
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The mother of a 22-year-old man killed in a crash has pleaded for leniency for the friend he raced against at an estimated 95mph in a 30mph zone. | The mother of a 22-year-old man killed in a crash has pleaded for leniency for the friend he raced against at an estimated 95mph in a 30mph zone. |
David Wares' mother Edwina appealed for only a short term in custody for David Bexon, 20, of Dyserth, Denbighshire. | David Wares' mother Edwina appealed for only a short term in custody for David Bexon, 20, of Dyserth, Denbighshire. |
Judge John Rogers said his sentence on Bexon at Mold Crown Court took into account her "very generous letter". | Judge John Rogers said his sentence on Bexon at Mold Crown Court took into account her "very generous letter". |
Bexon was given two years, nine months youth custody after admitting dangerous driving in August at Prestatyn. | Bexon was given two years, nine months youth custody after admitting dangerous driving in August at Prestatyn. |
Mr Wares was killed instantly when he crashed into another car as he raced with Bexon. | Mr Wares was killed instantly when he crashed into another car as he raced with Bexon. |
In a letter to the judge, Ms Wares, who lives close to the crash scene, said that she was devastated by the loss of her son. Nothing will bring David back... I don't bear any ill will against David Bexon David Wares' mother, Edwina | In a letter to the judge, Ms Wares, who lives close to the crash scene, said that she was devastated by the loss of her son. Nothing will bring David back... I don't bear any ill will against David Bexon David Wares' mother, Edwina |
"However, I do know that both he and David Bexon were responsible for their own actions on that fateful night," she said. | "However, I do know that both he and David Bexon were responsible for their own actions on that fateful night," she said. |
"Nothing will bring David back. I don't bear any ill will against David Bexon. | "Nothing will bring David back. I don't bear any ill will against David Bexon. |
"I appreciate that he may well receive a custodial sentence but if that is to happen, I would wish it to be as short a period as is appropriate." | "I appreciate that he may well receive a custodial sentence but if that is to happen, I would wish it to be as short a period as is appropriate." |
But she said that she wished him to receive a substantial driving disqualification. | But she said that she wished him to receive a substantial driving disqualification. |
Judge John Rogers QC said that it was a very generous letter from the mother of the young man who was killed and said he would bear it in mind during sentencing. | Judge John Rogers QC said that it was a very generous letter from the mother of the young man who was killed and said he would bear it in mind during sentencing. |
Sentencing Bexon, the judge told him: "Before the collision you were both driving in excess of the speed limits. It was, if not inevitable, highly likely that there was going to be a violent collision." | Sentencing Bexon, the judge told him: "Before the collision you were both driving in excess of the speed limits. It was, if not inevitable, highly likely that there was going to be a violent collision." |
'Ridiculously fast' | 'Ridiculously fast' |
The guideline sentence for such an offence was between four and seven years. | The guideline sentence for such an offence was between four and seven years. |
"Custody is inevitable, firstly because of the very dangerous nature of your driving and because of the fatal consequences," the judge said. I am very conscious of the fact that no punishment I impose upon you can begin to compensate for the loss of David Wares' life or provide any sort of consolation for his family and friends Judge John Rogers | "Custody is inevitable, firstly because of the very dangerous nature of your driving and because of the fatal consequences," the judge said. I am very conscious of the fact that no punishment I impose upon you can begin to compensate for the loss of David Wares' life or provide any sort of consolation for his family and friends Judge John Rogers |
"The sentence has to attempt to deter young people from using the public highways to face their motor vehicles, one against another. | "The sentence has to attempt to deter young people from using the public highways to face their motor vehicles, one against another. |
"Having said that, I am very conscious of the fact that no punishment I impose upon you can begin to compensate for the loss of David Wares' life or provide any sort of consolation for his family and friends." | "Having said that, I am very conscious of the fact that no punishment I impose upon you can begin to compensate for the loss of David Wares' life or provide any sort of consolation for his family and friends." |
The judge said that Bexon had pleaded guilty and he had admitted at the scene that their speed had been "ridiculously fast". | The judge said that Bexon had pleaded guilty and he had admitted at the scene that their speed had been "ridiculously fast". |
He was of good character with a good work record, he came from a highly respected family and it was highly unlikely that he would ever offend again. | He was of good character with a good work record, he came from a highly respected family and it was highly unlikely that he would ever offend again. |
"Finally I bear in mind the very generous terms set out in the letter written to me by Mrs Wares," he said. | "Finally I bear in mind the very generous terms set out in the letter written to me by Mrs Wares," he said. |
A four-year driving ban was imposed and he must take an extended driving test. | A four-year driving ban was imposed and he must take an extended driving test. |
Mr Wares' car struck an oncoming Fiat Punto containing five people but none of them was hurt. |
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