Man pleads guilty to causing motorcyclist's death
Ashley Quinton, aged 38, was driving while double the legal alcohol limit
Last updated 9th Jan 2026
A man from Gloucestershire has admitted to causing the death of an 18-year-old motorcyclist after driving while double the legal alcohol limit.
Ashley Quinton, aged 38, pleaded guilty to causing the death of Tyler Durn by driving without due care and attention while over the prescribed limit of alcohol. death
Quinton was driving a Vauxhall Vivaro van along Ermin Street in Brockworth on 19th May 2023 when he collided with Tyler, who was on a motorcycle.
Emergency services attended and pronounced Tyler dead at the scene.
Quinton was arrested at the location charged following an investigation.
During a hearing at Gloucester Crown Court today, (January 9 2026) the court heard that when breathalysed by police, it was found that Quinton had 76 micrograms of alcohol per 100ml of breath, the legal limit is 35 micrograms per 100ml.
Gloucester Crown Court heard that Tyler had been riding his motorcycle at speeds between 66mph and 76mph on a road with a maximum limit of 30mph at the time of the collision.
His Honour Judge Rupert Lowe said this speed would have contributed to the crash and its fatal result, but added:
"This is an extremely sensitive matter because the fact is that a man has died, with all the devastation that brings to bear on all those who loved him.
"He died because Quinton drove carelessly and when he shouldn’t have been driving at all, because he was way over the limit, and that’s the bottom line."
Judge Lowe also spoke directly to Tyler’s family, extending his condolences.
Quinton was disqualified from driving and released on conditional bail until his sentencing on March 6.
Following the hearing, Sergeant Williams, from Gloucestershire Police's Serious Collision Investigation Team, said:
"This is a tragic case in which an 18-year-old has died.
"Quinton should never have been driving, and we urge people not to get behind the wheel after drinking any amount of alcohol, as there can be catastrophic consequences.
"Nothing will bring Tyler back, but I welcome Quinton's admission of guilt, which saves Tyler's family from going through a trial."