Man admits causing the death of pedestrian after Gloucester crash

Bruce Drake, 79, has pleaded guilty to causing the death of 35-year-old Kieran Jones by careless/inconsiderate driving

Cheltenham Magistrates' Court
Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 15th Oct 2026

A man has admitted causing the death of a pedestrian after a crash in Gloucester last year.

Bruce Drake, 79, and of St Aldwyn Road in Gloucester, appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates Court today (15 October) where he admitted a charge of causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving.

35-year-old Kieran Jones from Gloucester died in hospital after suffering serious injuries in a collision with a car on Barton Street on the 14 January 2025.

Drake has been released on unconditional bail and handed an interim driving disqualification ahead of being sentenced at the same court on Wednesday 2 December.

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