Police release shocking video of moment hit and run killer collides with much loved mum
The footage was captured by the dashcam of a taxi
WARNING - Some viewers may find this video distressing
Officers from Northumbria Police have released footage showing the moments leading up to the fatal hit and run collision which left Sunderland woman Diane Jones dying in the road.
The much loved mum tragically died at the scene after being dragged for nearly 200ft under the wheels of the speeding car of 27-year-old Reece Roberts.
Diane was hit by the Volvo XC90 as she crossed the A690 Durham Road just before 11pm on Saturday, February 14.
During a hearing at Newcastle Crown Court earlier this year, Roberts pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and driving whilst disqualified and without insurance.
Today (May 13), Roberts, of Florida Street, Sunderland, returned to the same court where he was sentenced to 10 years and eight months in prison, plus a five-year extended licence.
The detective who led the case, Inspector Steven Clare, slammed the “reckless choices that has left a family without their loved one”.
Following the sentencing, Northumbria Police have released dashcam footage from a taxi which was following Roberts before and during the collision.
The footage shows a vehicle overtaking the taxi at speed before braking sharply as the car crosses a roundabout.
In the distance, at the moment a yellow circle appears on the video, the vehicle Roberts is driving brakes suddenly as he collides with Diane.