Driver pleads guilty to death of 18-year-old in Banbury crash
Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 6 Nov, 13:29 · Archive
Brian Mclaren pleaded guilty to causing the death of 18-year-old Esme Heaton-Biggs in a car crash in Banbury.
Brian Mclaren, 36, of Vincent Way, Banbury, pleaded guilty at Oxford Crown Court on 6 November to causing the death of 18-year-old Esme Heaton-Biggs. He admitted three charges: causing death by dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and driving above the legal alcohol limit.
Mclaren's white Mercedes AMG crashed into the Volkswagen Polo being driven by Esme on Bloxham Road in Banbury, near the junction with Springfield Avenue, at approximately 9.15pm on 3 October. Esme was taken to hospital but died the following day from her injuries.
Judge Ian Pringle KC indicated that Mclaren would face a substantial prison sentence. Thames Valley Police's lead investigating officer, detective sergeant Lyndsey Blackaby, said: 'Brian Mclaren made the reckless decision to get behind the wheel despite being disqualified from driving and over the prescribed alcohol limit.' Blackaby added that the guilty plea would spare Esme's family the need for a trial.
How it is being reported
- Driver pleads guilty to causing death of 18-year-old Banbury womanA driver who was over the drink-drive limit when he got behind the wheel has pleaded guilty to causing the death of 18-year-old Banbury woman Esme Heaton-Biggs.Banbury Guardian · 6 Nov, 14:09
- Man admits causing teen's death by dangerous drivingEsme Heaton-Biggs died in hospital after the crash on on Bloxham Road, Banbury, on 3 October.BBC Oxford · 6 Nov, 13:46
- Police condemn 'reckless' actions of driver which killed 18-year-oldPolice condemned the actions of the man who pleaded guilty to killing 18-year-old Esme Heaton-Biggs in a fatal car crash in Banbury.Oxford Mail · 6 Nov, 12:58
- Police condemn 'reckless' actions of driver which killed 18-year-oldPolice condemned the actions of the man who pleaded guilty to killing 18-year-old Esme Heaton-Biggs in a fatal car crash in Banbury.Oxfordshire Guardian · 6 Nov, 12:58
In this story: Brian Mclaren · Esme Heaton-Biggs · Oxford Crown Court · Thames Valley Police · Banbury
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