Man jailed after causing death of woman, 28, in Lincolnshire head-on crash
It's believed Mantas Kudrevicius fell asleep behind the wheel
A man's been jailed for four and a half years after causing the death of a 28-year-old woman in a head-on collision in Lincolnshire.
Shinead Francis died at the scene on the A16 near Cowbit in August 2024.
A Lincolnshire Police spokesperson said "At about 11.30pm on Friday 30 August 2024 Kudrevicius was driving towards Spalding on the A16 near Cowbit in a BMW 325D Sport when he crossed into the opposing carriageway for a short period before colliding head on with an approaching Renault Twingo.
"The collision forced the Renault off the carriageway which subsequently caught fire."
Shinead was pulled from her vehicle whilst unconscious and given first aid but died of her injuries.
32-year-old Mantas Kudrevicius, of Victoria Street, Quorn, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.
He's also banned from driving for seven years and three months.
Kudrevicius is believed to have fallen asleep behind the wheel
Detective Sergeant Kate Johnston said: “This collision was due to the dangerous driving of Kudrevicius when he positioned his vehicle in the opposing lane. Why he did this can only be attributed to his falling asleep at the wheel as he cannot recall the moments leading up to the collision.
“The importance of concentration and maintaining proper lane discipline at all times cannot be overstated. Before driving you should always ensure you are well rested, as the placing of your vehicle in an opposing carriageway, particularly at night, is clearly dangerous and ultimately can lead to tragic consequences, which Shinead’s family must now live with.”