M62 Hen Party tragedy: Lorry driver found not guilty of causing death by dangerous driving

The driver of a HGV has been cleared of causing death by dangerous driving at Leeds Crown Court today.

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by Closer Staff |
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Kevin Ollerhead, 45, was driving the lorry which hit a coach carrying a hen party on the M62 in West Yorkshire in April 2013.

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Tragically, Bethany Jones, one of the 20 women on the coach – all of whom were injured in the crash – died from her injuries at the scene. Her parents later told of their “fun, bubbly girl”.

They added: She was caring and considerate to everyone she met. She was the apple of her grandad’s eye and she will never be forgotten and will be sadly missed by everyone.”

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The women were set for a night out in Liverpool to celebrate the up-coming wedding of Stephanie Firth.

Following the horrific crash, it was feared Stephanie would never walk again but incredibly, she recovered and later married.

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James Johnson, the driver of the coach, pleaded guilty to causing Beth’s death by dangerous driving at an earlier hearing and is set to be sentenced in November.

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