Man Sentenced for Fatal Crash, DUI

0:00On March 12, a 35-year-old man from South Shield has been sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison for causing the deaths of. His 40-year-old brother and 12-year-old nephew and a high-speed crash. Michael Webb pleaded guilty to two counts of causing deaths by dangerous driving after losing control of his car on August 30, 20, 25. Webb was driving his scota Octavia at nearly double the speed limit on John Reed Road when he tried to pass another vehicle and slammed into a tree, splitting the car in two. Tests showed he was over four times the legal limit for cocaine breakdown product, with cocaine and a small amount of alcohol also in his system. Witnesses clocked him between 70 and 90 miles per hour. The victim's wife and mother delivered a tearful statement in court, describing how her family of four was torn apart and how she lives with. Unanswered questions about their final moments. She highlighted Webb's history of reckless driving in his lack of remorse, even while on bail. The judge called Webb's actions an avoidable tragedy from arrogant driving and ban him

1:04from the roads for 15 years and five months, requiring an extended test to drive again. Prosecutors noted he breaks suddenly, likely spotting the other car signaling. Northumbria police expressed deep sympathy for the family, hoping the sentence brings some closure after their thorough investigation into this. Devastating loss.