Man jailed for over 6 years after causing death of another man in Warwickshire crash
Raul Fedeles, 28, was previously found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving
A man has been jailed for causing the death of another man in a crash in Warwickshire.
The court heard that in April 2029 Raul Fedeles, 28, was driving a Vauxhall Astra on the A46 near Snitterfield when he was involved in a fatal collision.
Fedeles was later charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
He was due to appear in court in the summer of 2020 but failed to appear and subsequent investigations showed he had gone back to his home country of Romania.
After completing an extradition process, he was brought back to the UK and remanded in custody to appear in court on 23 June.
He was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after a five-day trial and appearing at Warwick Crown Court on Tuesday (30 June), was sentenced to six years and six months in jail.
Detective Sergeant Sam Bates said: “The consequences of dangerous driving can be catastrophic, as this case so tragically demonstrates.
“Someone has lost their life because of the Fedeles' actions, and countless others have been left to deal with the lasting impact of that loss.
“While no sentence can undo the harm caused, the six-and-a-half-year prison term sends a clear message that dangerous driving will not be tolerated.
"Our thoughts remain with the victim's family and loved ones as they continue to come to terms with their loss.”