Sentence
Reece Roberts
Reece Roberts (aged 27) was sentenced at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Crown Court on 13 May 2026 to 10 Years 8 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
- 13 May 2026
- Sentence
- 10 Years 8 Months, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 15 years 8 Months
- Judge
- Judge Tim Gittins
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Causing death by dangerous driving | Custodial immediate |
| Causing death by driving when uninsured or without a licence |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving on the A690 in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, on 14 February 2026.