An HGV driver has been jailed for causing the death of a pedestrian in a tragic accident.
- Alec Keiran, 52, was sentenced to 12 months in prison after admitting to careless driving.
- The incident led to the death of 24-year-old Nicole Cummings in Everton, Merseyside.
- Cummings was pronounced dead at the scene despite the prompt response from emergency services.
- Keiran also received a driving ban for 12 months, commencing upon his release.
Alec Keiran, an HGV driver aged 52, has been adjudicated guilty and sentenced to a year in prison due to an incident which resulted in the unfortunate death of a pedestrian named Nicole Cummings. The verdict was delivered at Liverpool Crown Court on 26 September, following the grievous occurrence in August 2023 within the Everton area of Merseyside.
The sombre incident unfolded swiftly as the authorities received alerts around 8:30 AM, reporting a collision involving a heavy goods vehicle and a pedestrian. The response from emergency services was immediate, yet despite their efforts, 24-year-old Nicole Cummings was declared deceased at the location of the mishap.
In a poignant statement, Nicole Cummings’ mother, Vanessa, expressed the profound void her daughter’s demise has left, stating, ‘My daughter Nicole, I miss you every day it hurts so much. We miss your smile, laugh, our daily phone calls. Your brothers and sisters miss you so much and so do your friends. My heart will forever be broken until we meet again my angel.’ These words echo the deep emotional scars borne by Nicole’s family and associates.
Furthermore, Detective Sergeant Kurt Timpson, the leading investigator in this case, remarked on the widespread anguish such tragic incidents impart upon communities. ‘Any death on the road causes unimaginable harm and heartache to family and friends left behind. We see too often the needless harm that road death causes to our communities and we work tirelessly to reduce that harm. We are committed to the prevention of serious injury and death on the roads, to work towards Vision Zero – our strategy focused on reducing the amount of road traffic collisions in our region and to lower the number of people killed and seriously injured on our streets. We can’t do this alone and to that end, any information you have about drivers who flout the law can be reported to us and we will take action,’ Timpson articulated, underlining the importance of community cooperation in enhancing road safety.
The court’s decision extended beyond the prison sentence with a 12-month driving prohibition for Keiran, which will activate once he has completed his time in custody. This dual measure reflects the legal system’s multifaceted approach to ensuring justice and fostering deterrence for similar future actions.
The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the responsibilities and repercussions associated with road safety.
