Release date: 1st June 2006
 

Jail for "phone distracted" driver - a truck driver killed 3 people after his mobile phone rang, distracting his attention


As reported by Motor Transport, truck driver Dennis Light (57) admitted causing death by dangerous driving. Guildford crown court heard that Mr Light crashed through a central reservation on the A3 when is was looking for his ringing phone in his untidy cab. Records showed his mobile phone has recieved a call at the time of the crash.

 
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