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A speeding learner driver who caused the death of her friend's boyfriend in a crash has been jailed for two years.A speeding learner driver who caused the death of her friend's boyfriend in a crash has been jailed for two years.
Kirstyn Bell was 17 and had only been taking lessons for four months when she lost control of her boyfriend's new Honda Civic in November 2005.Kirstyn Bell was 17 and had only been taking lessons for four months when she lost control of her boyfriend's new Honda Civic in November 2005.
Passenger Riccardo Pasquali was thrown from the car and died instantly. The other passengers were injured.Passenger Riccardo Pasquali was thrown from the car and died instantly. The other passengers were injured.
Bell, from East Kilbride, who had denied dangerous driving, was also given a five-year driving ban.Bell, from East Kilbride, who had denied dangerous driving, was also given a five-year driving ban.
The High Court in Glasgow heard how the accused, from St Leonards in the town, drove her boyfriend's car at speeds of up to 85phm along Moor Road, near Eaglesham.The High Court in Glasgow heard how the accused, from St Leonards in the town, drove her boyfriend's car at speeds of up to 85phm along Moor Road, near Eaglesham.
What is important is that people recognise a car can be a lethal weapon and more is done to educate young people about responsible driving Ivano PasqualiVictim's fatherWhat is important is that people recognise a car can be a lethal weapon and more is done to educate young people about responsible driving Ivano PasqualiVictim's father
Shortly after saying 'Tell me when you think I hit 90', she lost control of the car, which struck a verge and a signpost before flying through the air.Shortly after saying 'Tell me when you think I hit 90', she lost control of the car, which struck a verge and a signpost before flying through the air.
One of the rear seat passengers, 20-year-old Riccardo Pasquali, a student at Stow College, was thrown from the car and killed instantly.One of the rear seat passengers, 20-year-old Riccardo Pasquali, a student at Stow College, was thrown from the car and killed instantly.
His girlfriend Zoe Wilson and Bell's own boyfriend, Steven Leitch, suffered multiple injuries.His girlfriend Zoe Wilson and Bell's own boyfriend, Steven Leitch, suffered multiple injuries.
A police expert estimated the speed of the car at between 59 and 85mph at the time of the crash on 28 November, 2005.A police expert estimated the speed of the car at between 59 and 85mph at the time of the crash on 28 November, 2005.
In evidence Bell, who denied dangerous driving, claimed that she could not remember anything.In evidence Bell, who denied dangerous driving, claimed that she could not remember anything.
Riccardo Pasquali died instantly in the crash
Her defence counsel, Graham Robertson, said that she has not driven since the accident and has withdrawn from society.Her defence counsel, Graham Robertson, said that she has not driven since the accident and has withdrawn from society.
'Lethal weapon'
Bell, now 19, was sentenced by temporary judge Roger Craik, QC.Bell, now 19, was sentenced by temporary judge Roger Craik, QC.
The judge told her: "You were driving your boyfriend's car and lost control, injuring yourself, two friends and were responsible for the death of Riccardo Pasquali.The judge told her: "You were driving your boyfriend's car and lost control, injuring yourself, two friends and were responsible for the death of Riccardo Pasquali.
"Incidents like this are all too prevalent. Young people must realise a car can be a lethal weapon.""Incidents like this are all too prevalent. Young people must realise a car can be a lethal weapon."
Outside court, Riccardo's father Ivano Pasquali, 57, said: "The court has recognised that my son died because of her actions.Outside court, Riccardo's father Ivano Pasquali, 57, said: "The court has recognised that my son died because of her actions.
"What is important is that people recognise a car can be a lethal weapon and more is done to educate young people about responsible driving.""What is important is that people recognise a car can be a lethal weapon and more is done to educate young people about responsible driving."
Mr Pasquali is intending to dedicate a website to his son's memory to help other bereaved parents.Mr Pasquali is intending to dedicate a website to his son's memory to help other bereaved parents.
He intends to campaign for a change in the law to ensure that young people are educated about the dangers of driving.He intends to campaign for a change in the law to ensure that young people are educated about the dangers of driving.