Driver jailed after head-on crash which killed woman in Leicester
23 year old Darcy Elizabeth Reid, who worked for the local police force, died as a result of her injuries
A driver has been jailed for six years after killing a woman in a head on crash in Leicester last year.
23 year old Darcy Elizabeth Reid, who worked as a Local Support Team Officer for Leicestershire Police, was travelling along the A47 Hinckley Road in July 2021 when her car was hit by a VW Golf being driven by Connor Wilsher.
The 21 year old, of Coleorton Lane in Packington, left the scene of the accident but was arrested a short time later.
Darcy was taken to hospital but died several weeks later.
Wilsher was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on Friday after admitting to causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop.
He was also banned from driving for two years and will have to undergo an extended re-test.
Detective Sergeant Ed Des-Chanelle, of Leicestershire Police, said: “After the collision occurred Wilsher left the scene but was later located by police when he presented himself at hospital for treatment.
“He initially denied involvement but during the investigation it was established he was driving the car and had hit the driver’s side of Darcy’s car after attempting to overtake on a bend.
“At court he pleaded guilty to the offences and now faces a lengthy prison sentence for his actions that day.
“Although nothing will bring Darcy back I hope now the court proceedings are over and justice has been done, her family can attempt to move forward.”