Warwickshire man jailed for causing pensioner's death by dangerous driving
John Edward Nutt, 74, was killed in March 2024 near Charlecote
A Warwickshire man has been jailed for more than three years after admitting causing the death of a pensioner by dangerous driving.
James Beames, 21 and of Lower Quinton, collided with John Edward Nutt (74) on Stratford Road near Charlecote on 7 March 2024.
Beames entered a bend and hit the Microcar of Mr Nutt head-on.
He was sentenced at Warwick Crown Court on 9 March to 162 weeks in prison.
He was also disqualified from driving for 78 months, and ordered to pay a £228 victim surcharge.
PC Craig Pearson, from Warwickshire Police, said: "“Evidence showed that Beames had used his mobile phone several times during his journey, although we could not prove he was using it at the moment of the collision.
"He also claimed he had fallen asleep at the wheel, but again, this could not be proven.
“What is clear is that the actions of one driver cost the life of an innocent man.
"Beames will now spend over three years in prison and face a lengthy driving ban that will have a lasting impact on his future.”