Powys driver jailed for crash that killed girlfriend

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 8 Oct, 14:14 · Archive

David Owen has been jailed for 14 months after his car crashed into a stone wall, killing his girlfriend.

David William Owen of Caersws has been jailed for 14 months after crashing his car into a stone wall on the A470 at Rhayader. The crash killed his girlfriend, whom he described as 'the love of his life'. He was convicted of causing death by careless driving.

Police have issued a warning about the consequences of dangerous driving in the wake of the sentencing. The crash resulted in what officers described as 'a life taken far too soon'.

How it is being reported

• Man jailed for killing girlfriend in crashDavid William Owen has been jailed for causing the death of his girlfriend by careless driving.Cambrian News · 8 Oct, 13:15
• 'A life taken far too soon': Police warning after driver jailed over fatal crashPowys driver jailed after partner died following an A470 crash near Rhayader. Police warn of the devastating consequences of dangerous driving.County Times · 8 Oct, 09:29
• Powys driver jailed over crash that killed 'love of his life'David Owen, of Caersws, who killed 'the love of his life' when he crashed his car into a stone wall on the A470 at Rhayader, has been handed a 14-month prison sentence.County Times · 7 Oct, 14:49

In this story: David Owen · A470 · Rhayader · Caersws · Powys

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