Summary
A police officer named Mark Roberts was sentenced to over two years in jail for causing a fatal crash while responding to an emergency call in Gateshead, England. The crash resulted in the death of Muriel Pinkney and serious injuries to her husband, Ronald Pinkney. Roberts was found guilty of dangerous driving after driving through a red light and striking the Pinkneys' motorbike.
Key Facts
- Mark Roberts is a police officer who was involved in a fatal crash in Gateshead.
- The crash happened while Roberts was responding to an emergency call about a choking baby.
- Roberts drove through a red light at speed and hit Ronald and Muriel Pinkney's motorbike.
- Muriel Pinkney, aged 74, died days later from her injuries.
- Ronald Pinkney suffered serious injuries, including a bleed on the brain and fractures.
- The Pinkney family stated they did not blame Roberts and did not want him jailed.
- Roberts was sentenced to two years and three months for dangerous driving.
- He had served 22 years in the Army before joining the police force.
