Driver who killed Team GB triathlete to be deported
Summary
A Romanian van driver named Vasile Barbu was jailed for killing British triathlete Rebecca Comins by hitting her from behind while she was cycling. He lost his appeal to avoid deportation from the UK to Romania after the judge ruled the crime was serious and not accidental.Key Facts
- Vasile Barbu, 50, hit Rebecca Comins while she was cycling in June 2022.
- Barbu was delivering furniture near Calais when the crash happened.
- Barbu was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after a trial.
- His van was not roadworthy and was carrying too much weight, which made it harder to control.
- Barbu moved to the UK in 2002, worked as a pub chef, and later owned a pub.
- He appealed against deportation, saying he considers the UK his permanent home and that his family would struggle without him.
- The immigration judge said Barbu’s children are adults and not dependent on him, so deportation is justified.
- The judge said the public interest in deporting Barbu is more important than his private family life.
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