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Driver Avoids Jail for Fatal Crash

An 'inattentive' driver who caused a fatal crash has been spared jail time despite the death of his passenger, who was a new employee.

A man has been spared jail time after his 'substandard' driving resulted in a crash that caused the death of his passenger. The court heard how the driver's negligence led to the fatal incident.

The victim was described as a new employee who was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Despite the tragic outcome, the driver received a suspended sentence rather than a custodial punishment.