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Drug Dealer Jailed for Fatal Burnley E-Bike Crash

He was sentenced to eight years and three months' detention after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and supplying MDMA.

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Overview

  • CCTV showed Green pull a 37-metre wheelie that blocked his view before colliding with Bart O’Hare on Accrington Road.
  • O’Hare, 86, died eight days later in hospital after being struck while walking to collect fish and chips.
  • Green and his girlfriend fled the scene and the e-bike remains missing, with Green returning about 45 minutes later to admit he was riding.
  • Judge Robert Altham sentenced him to eight years and three months detention, disqualified him from driving for 12 years four months and imposed an extended retest while noting his lack of remorse.
  • The victim’s family delivered an emotional impact statement describing the loss of the “glue” of their family and demanding justice.