Driver sentenced for deaths of young couple in Carmarthenshire crash
Alexander MacCallum was behind the wheel when his Jaguar lost control in wet conditions and hit the Ford Fiesta Adam Muskett and Katie Worrell were in
A driver has been sentenced for causing the deaths of a couple in their 20s in a crash in Carmarthenshire.
Alexander MacCallum, 28, from Pembroke Dock, was sentenced to 16 months, suspended for 12 months, at Swansea Crown Court on 2nd April.
MacCallum was also banned from driving for 18 months and ordered to complete 200 hours of unpaid work.
He admitted to two counts of causing death by careless driving at a hearing on 9th February.
The sentencing follows a collision at 3.50 pm on 13th June 2024, on the A477 near Llanddowror.
MacCallum lost control of his Jaguar XK R in wet conditions, crossing the carriageway and colliding with a Ford Fiesta.
The Fiesta was driven by Adam Muskett, 27, with his partner Katie Worrell, 25, as a passenger.
Adam died at the scene, while Katie was hospitalised with severe injuries and died later that day.
In a statement, the families of Adam and Katie expressed gratitude to emergency services and others who assisted during the incident.
“We recognise the sentence of the court, but there is no sentence that will ever bring our children and siblings back. We appreciate the work of Dyfed-Powys Police and the Crown Prosecution Service to secure a conviction,” they said.
Adam and Katie’s deaths were unnecessary, they added, stating the incident could have been avoided with more careful driving.
PC Lucy Brookes from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit explained that an investigation concluded MacCallum's driving was unsuitable for the adverse weather conditions.
Brookes remarked on the strength shown by the victims' families, and offered condolences for their loss.
“The investigation has been lengthy but necessary to ensure justice for Adam and Katie," Brookes said.