Sentence
Matthew Bennett
Matthew Bennett (aged 23) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 24 March 2026 to 9 Years for Causing death by dangerous driving. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 24 March 2026
- Sentence
- 9 Years
- Judge
- Judge Philip Parry
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Causing death by dangerous driving | Custodial immediate; Disqualified from Driving For :- 11 Year/s |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving in Newburgh, Lancashire, on 14 April 2023.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Acting under the influence of drugs or drink