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Couple jailed for causing death of motorcyclist while driving dangerously

Couple jailed for causing death of motorcyclist while driving dangerously
Daily Mirror Friday 29 May 2026, 20:51 UTC By [email protected] (Tom Sanders) 1 min read
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Title: Couple jailed for causing death of motorcyclist while driving dangerously Justin Whelan, 33, and Kayleigh Grant, 37, struck and killed motorcyclist Kevin Jones, 62, while travelling 88mph on a 40mph road. The couple were sentenced to 10 years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving. The incident occurred on the A5 in Shropshire, UK, in 2019.

Justin Whelan, 33, and Kayleigh Grant, 37, struck and killed motorcyclist Kevin Jones, 62, while travelling 88mph on a 40mph road
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