Drink driver who killed ‘wonderful’ mum-of-two, 46, is caught drunk behind wheel again just months later
A DRINK driver who killed a mother-of-two when his van hit her car continued to drive over the limit months after he caused the "heartbreaking" fatal crash.
Adam White was eight milligrams over the limit when he caused a multi-vehicle crash on the A16 near Peterborough, killing a "devoted mum" and leaving three other people seriously injured.
Tests showed that White had a blood alcohol level of 88 milligrams per 100ml of blood shortly before the crash - eight milligrams over the limit.
When interviewed by the police White admitted that he was driving the van but said he had "no recollection" of what he had done and that he had only drank one bottle of cider.
He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and three counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving at Peterborough Court on January 6.
The reckless driver was jailed for nine years and disqualified from driving for 10 years at Peterborough Crown Court on January 16.
In a statement shared with police, Katy's grieving family said: "She was a shining light and will be greatly missed, especially by her two beautiful children."
Sergeant Mark Dollard, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "It is beyond belief that in 2020 we still have to talk about the dangers of drink driving - doing so truly shatters lives and this heartbreaking case is the most recent example of that.
"This case should serve as a stark warning to others about the consequences of driving dangerously or getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol."