Sentence
Matthew Newton
Matthew Newton (aged 35) was sentenced at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court on 25 March 2026 to 11 Years 11 Months for Causing death by dangerous driving and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 25 March 2026
- Sentence
- 11 Years 11 Months
- Judge
- Judge Edward Bindloss
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Causing death by dangerous driving | Custodial immediate; Disqualified from Driving For :- 7 Year/s 10 Months |
| Causing death by driving when uninsured or without a licence |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing death while driving without insurance on the A69 at Throckley in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, on 28 November 2024.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Acting under the influence of drugs or drink