A hit-and-run driver has been jailed for 18 months over the death of student Abigail Craen.
He sped off after crashing into her on a pedestrian crossing and propelling her 30 metres along the road.
Accidents happen.
This was not an accident.
He behaved in a way that a reasonable person would reasonably assume might cause injury or death. I'm not suggesting that he intended to kill anybody. But as a direct result of his actions, someone is dead. He jumped a red light at speed; in addition he was driving without insurance (which isn't dangerous in itself but can indicate a calllous disregard).
If he had been involved in a provoked fight outside a pub and had killed his combatant, he would have been prosecuted for manslaughter. He would have had to serve a number of years, not just a few months. If he had been in possession of drugs, or selling them to consenting adults, he would have been sent down for years and years.
But somehow, because his wilful actions involved a motor vehicle, he just has to spend another four months in prison. I do not think that is just.
