POLICE warn motorists after drug driver is convicted of causing death by careless driving.driving whilst over the specific limit of drugs
Joshua Julian, aged 29, of Skinner Drive, Wokingham, was found guilty yesterday, May 17, by a majority jury verdict of the offence following a trial lasting six days at Reading Crown Court.
Julian was acquitted of causing death of Deliveroo driver by dangerous driving.
The force say it hopes to send a "strong message" that it is "simply unacceptable to smoke cannabis and then get behind the wheel of a car."
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At about 7.15pm on June 10 2020, the victim, 35-year-old Tomasz Krohne was working for a food delivery company when he was cycling down Alexandra Road, Reading towards Addington Road.
CCTV cameras close to the junction with Alexandra Road caught Julian driving at approximately 44mph in a 20mph zone.
As Mr Krohne cycled across the junction, Julian’s vehicle collided with Mr Krohne.
Tragically, despite medical efforts by the public and emergency services, Mr Krohne died at the scene.
Julian passed a breath test for alcohol, but tested positive for cannabis and was arrested.
Investigating officer detective constable Joy Jarvis, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “It has been a long journey for all parties involved and we are satisfied that Joshua Julian has been convicted of causing death by careless
“We hope that this outcome sends a strong message to drivers. It is simply unacceptable to smoke cannabis and then get behind the wheel of a car.
“As has been demonstrated in this tragic case, taking drugs and driving can have devastating consequences.
“I hope that this conviction will bring some closure to Tomasz Krohne’s family and friends, and our thoughts remain with them.”
Julian has been released on bail to return to Reading Crown Court for sentencing on June 30.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23531970.reading-police-warn-drivers-cyclist-killed-drug-driver/
POLICE warn motorists after drug driver is convicted of causing death by careless driving.
Joshua Julian, aged 29, of Skinner Drive, Wokingham, was found guilty yesterday, May 17, by a majority jury verdict of the offence following a trial lasting six days at Reading Crown Court.
Julian was acquitted of causing death of Deliveroo driver by dangerous driving.
The force say it hopes to send a "strong message" that it is "simply unacceptable to smoke cannabis and then get behind the wheel of a car."
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At about 7.15pm on June 10 2020, the victim, 35-year-old Tomasz Krohne was working for a food delivery company when he was cycling down Alexandra Road, Reading towards Addington Road.
CCTV cameras close to the junction with Alexandra Road caught Julian driving at approximately 44mph in a 20mph zone.
As Mr Krohne cycled across the junction, Julian’s vehicle collided with Mr Krohne.
Tragically, despite medical efforts by the public and emergency services, Mr Krohne died at the scene.
Julian passed a breath test for alcohol, but tested positive for cannabis and was arrested.
Investigating officer detective constable Joy Jarvis, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “It has been a long journey for all parties involved and we are satisfied that Joshua Julian has been convicted of causing death by careless
“We hope that this outcome sends a strong message to drivers. It is simply unacceptable to smoke cannabis
and then get behind the wheel of a car.
“As has been demonstrated in this tragic case, taking drugs and driving can have devastating consequences.
“I hope that this conviction will bring some closure to Tomasz Krohne’s family and friends, and our thoughts remain with them.”
Julian has been released on bail to return to Reading Crown Court for sentencing on June 30.
https://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/news/23531970.reading-police-warn-drivers-cyclist-killed-drug-driver/
All evidence shows if recreational cannabis can be bought by adults from licensed dispensaries for home use both drug and drink driving casualties plummet.
Of course this will never happen because most MP's are stoners and not all of the weed seized by Police makes it way into evidence.
On Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 18:04:57 UTC+1, Mike Collins wrote:
All evidence shows if recreational cannabis can be bought by adults from
licensed dispensaries for home use both drug and drink driving casualties plummet.
Of course this will never happen because most MP's are stoners and not
all of the weed seized by Police makes it way into evidence.
What about this this stuff?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12103423/Inside-monkey-dust-epidemic-sweeping-Britain.html
Simon Mason <swldxer2022@gmail.com> wrote:
On Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 18:04:57 UTC+1, Mike Collins wrote:
All evidence shows if recreational cannabis can be bought by adults from >>> licensed dispensaries for home use both drug and drink driving casualties plummet.
Of course this will never happen because most MP's are stoners and not
all of the weed seized by Police makes it way into evidence.
What about this this stuff?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12103423/Inside-monkey-dust-epidemic-sweeping-Britain.html
Are you asking for a supply?
Sorry, can’t help you.
On 20/05/2023 02:28 pm, Spike wrote:
Simon Mason <swldxer2022@gmail.com> wrote:
On Thursday, 18 May 2023 at 18:04:57 UTC+1, Mike Collins wrote:
All evidence shows if recreational cannabis can be bought by adults from >>>> licensed dispensaries for home use both drug and drink driving casualties plummet.
Of course this will never happen because most MP's are stoners and not >>>> all of the weed seized by Police makes it way into evidence.
What about this this stuff?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12103423/Inside-monkey-dust-epidemic-sweeping-Britain.html
Are you asking for a supply?
Sorry, can’t help you.
Collins will know.
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