December 2nd 2024.
A young girl's life was tragically cut short and her father was left with severe injuries when Edward Tully, a trader, caused a horrifying crash while driving his £150,000 Bentley. This merciless act was fueled by his reckless decision to spend £900 on champagne before getting behind the wheel. The devastating incident took place on August 20, 2022, in Barnet, as the family was on their way to McDonald's for a simple treat of ice cream.
The 12-year-old girl, whose identity is protected by law, succumbed to her injuries and passed away in the hospital after three days. Her father, who had to wear a neck brace during the court hearing, suffered multiple fractures to his spine. The little girl's mother and brother were fortunate to escape with minor injuries, but they continue to struggle with traumatic flashbacks.
According to evidence presented in court, Tully had been drinking excessively at a nightclub in Victoria, as captured by CCTV footage that showed him drinking at least 20 times that evening. Despite being intoxicated, Tully walked to his car and drove six miles home before colliding with the family's vehicle. As the little girl's mother and brother attempted to call for help, Tully heartlessly stated, "I am not going to stay here, we must go right now."
The collision occurred at a junction in north London, and as Tully fled the scene, a kind stranger cut the girl's seatbelt to pull her out of the car and administer CPR. Cell phone data later revealed that Tully went home and made multiple calls before turning himself in to the police in Colindale several days later. However, he refused to provide a blood sample until seeking legal advice. It was only through DNA analysis of the driver-side airbag that Tully was linked to the crash.
It was also revealed in court that Tully had previously been disqualified from driving after being caught speeding at 47mph in a 20mph zone in Regents Park. The impact of the young girl's death and Tully's actions were shared by her brother and mother in court, as they expressed their pain and loss. Her brother emotionally stated, "I feel like life could be over now," while her mother tearfully said, "I miss her so much, I miss her touch and her love. I miss everything about her."
Tully was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for his heartless actions. His lawyer, David Spens KC, claimed that he was remorseful, but there was no evidence of dangerous driving before the crash, and Tully refused to accept that he deliberately ran the red light. However, Judge John Lodge declared that Tully's decision to drink and drive had caused immense and endless grief for the girl's family. He also condemned Tully's callous and cowardly act of fleeing the scene.
As Tully blew a kiss to his mother and waved, he was sentenced to 12 years in prison for one count and two years and eight months for another. He is required to serve two-thirds of his sentence before being eligible for release, and his driving license has been suspended for 13 years. The girl's family has been left devastated and heartbroken by the loss of their beloved daughter, and their lives will never be the same again. Their pain and suffering will continue as they try to come to terms with the tragedy caused by Tully's reckless and selfish actions.
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