A man has been jailed for causing the death of a woman in Lincolnshire due to dangerous driving. Tara Green, 32, tragically lost her life when Victor Grimmer’s car crossed into the eastbound carriageway of the A158 near Rand on 12th December 2020.
Grimmer, 62, of Main Street, Huthwaite, Notts, was convicted in March and has now been sentenced to five years in prison for causing Ms Green’s death. He also received a three-year concurrent term for causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The trial at Lincoln Crown Court heard how Grimmer’s Ford Mondeo collided with Ms Green’s Vauxhall Mokka as she was traveling towards Skegness just after 17:45 GMT.
Her car spun 180 degrees and left the carriageway, coming to rest in a field on its side. Sadly, Ms Green died at the scene, and her partner, who was a front seat passenger, suffered life-changing injuries.
Grimmer’s Defence and Verdict
During police interviews, Grimmer claimed that he had been blinded by oncoming lights or may have been cleaning his windscreen when the collision took place. However, forensic tests presented as evidence showed that the Vauxhall Mokka did not have its lights on main beam for at least three seconds before the collision occurred.
The Sentencing and Impact on the Victim’s Family
In March, Grimmer was convicted of causing death by dangerous driving. He has now been sentenced to five years in prison for causing Ms Green’s death and received a concurrent three-year term for causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The victim’s family issued a statement expressing their satisfaction with the verdict while acknowledging that no sentence could ever justify their loss. They described their beloved daughter as beautiful and treasured and expressed their disappointment with the judicial system’s interpretation of appropriate sentencing for a remorseless individual who took away someone’s life. Ms Green’s partner emphasized the lasting impact of the incident on their family, stating that their injuries would never fully heal and that their baby would grow up without knowing their other parent.
In addition to the jail term, Grimmer has been banned from driving for seven and a half years and will be required to take an extended test before regaining his driving licence.
Conclusion
The tragic incident resulting in Tara Green’s death and the subsequent sentencing of Victor Grimmer highlights the devastating consequences of dangerous driving. The loss suffered by the victim’s family is immeasurable, and no sentence can fully compensate for their profound grief. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible driving and the need for appropriate legal consequences to deter dangerous behaviours on the road.
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