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Driver Who Ran Red Light at Handy Cross Gets 8-Year Ban and Suspended Sentence

The case ended with an eight-year driving ban plus a suspended prison term following a guilty plea to causing serious injuries by dangerous driving.

Overview

  • Dashcam footage shows Darren Marshall, 48, exiting the M40 onto the Handy Cross roundabout near High Wycombe on May 19, 2023, before the crash.
  • The video captures Marshall speeding, overtaking and weaving through lanes, then running a red light and striking a white 4x4.
  • The occupants of the other vehicle suffered serious injuries, according to reports cited in the coverage.
  • Aylesbury Crown Court imposed an eight-year disqualification, a suspended prison sentence, and an order to pass an enhanced driving test before any licence return.
  • Thames Valley Police issued a safety warning over reckless driving, while local residents voiced anger that the punishment was too lenient.