Man jailed over role in Steven Peck murder sentenced for serious road crash while a learner driver
A man already serving a jail sentence over his role in the murder of Steven Peck has picked up a further sentence for a serious road crash. The second case concerned an accident in which he was involved while he was only a learner driver, not yet fully licensed. Sentences of this sort run alongside the existing jail term, adding to the total time he will spend in custody. Courts in these situations look closely at the conditions attached to a learner permit, which require supervision by a qualified driver. A serious collision involving someone without a full licence is treated as an aggravating factor when judges set punishment. The court will have weighed the harm caused to those caught up in the crash before handing down its decision. Details about the victims and the exact circumstances of the accident have not been spelled out in reports so far. What is clear is that his record now holds two separate convictions, each carrying its own penalty.