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Keighley man jailed for hit and run crash that killed 9 year old boy

Luke Widdop from Keighley has been sentenced to 8 years in prison for causing the death of 9 year old George Lewis in a hit-and-run crash in Sutton-in-Craven in 2021.

Widdop, 51, previously pleaded guilty at Bradford Crown Court to causing death by careless driving while unfit through drugs. 

He was also banned from driving for seven years, with an extension of a further four years.

9 year old George was walking home with his family on Sutton Lane between Eastburn and Sutton on Friday 17th September 2021 when he was hit by a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Widdop, of Park Avenue in Keighley, failed to stop at the time and later attended a police station in North Yorkshire where he was arrested.

Detective Constable Mark Turner, of the Major Collision Enquiry Team said: “The reckless actions of Widdop took away any future for George who was just walking home with his family.  

“We have continued to support the family throughout this long investigation, and I hope today can bring them some closure and sense of justice, in what has been an extremely difficult few years for them. 

“I hope today’s sentence also sends a clear message to anyone who thinks they can get behind the wheel whilst unfit through drink or drugs.” 

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