Leicester man jailed for causing the death of a couple by careless driving
It happened on the A47 near Belton-in-Rutland in 2022
Last updated 17th Jan 2025
A Leicester man's been jailed for four years for causing the deaths of a couple through careless driving.
35-year-old year old Simarjeet Singh of Dishley Lane was found guilty of causing the deaths of Gail and Ian Gale in a crash on the A47 near Belton-in-Rutland in 2022, as well as two counts of causing death by driving while uninsured and two counts of causing death while driving without a licence.
Today (Friday 17 January), he was sentenced to four years' imprisonment and disqualified from driving for four years.
He must also sit an extended retest when re-applying for his licence.
Speaking following the conviction, Mrs Gale’s daughter Emma Johnson, 34, said:
“When I found out about mum’s death I was shocked and stressed. I was due to give birth imminently and the stress could potentially have been detrimental to my baby’s health.
“Imagine then having to identity your parents bodies hours after giving birth to your child; mum’s grandchild; the grandchild she would never meet. That is what I had to do.
“There is absolutely no justification for driving without a licence, putting everybody else on the road at risk.
“Knowing mum won’t get the chance to see her youngest grandchild or have a relationship with my four children is heartbreaking. She will miss out on having this relationship through no fault of her own. It is absolutely devastating to me.”
Detective Constable Anna Andrew from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said:
“This has been a heart breaking incident to investigate. The actions of Singh show the devastating impact that careless driving and driving without a licence or insurance can have. There is no excuse or any reason to ever do this. It is putting lives, including your own, at risk.
“My thoughts remain with the family of Mr and Mrs Gale. The words provided above are brave and show the true impact and devastation that careless driving can cause. No family should ever have to go through this and I thank Emma for her courage and co-operation with us to help bring this investigation before the courts.”