Man jailed following fatal collision in Ware
Kamberi pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and driving with no insurance
A reckless man who caused the death of a moped rider in Ware last month has been jailed.
Erald Kamberi, aged 21, of no fixed abode, appeared at St Albans Crown Court yesterday (Tuesday 23 September), where he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
He will serve at least two thirds of his sentence before he is considered for deportation.
He also received a 15-year ban from driving with an extended re-test required.
At a previous hearing, Kamberi pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and driving with no insurance.
The collision occurred on London Road, near the junction to Amwell End and Station Road, on Friday 1 August at 12.35am.
A blue Honda WW moped and a white Vauxhall Astra, driven by Kamberi, were involved.
Phillip ‘Phil’ Bruce, 34, was riding his moped when the collision occurred.
He sadly passed away at the scene.
Kamberi fled from the scene following the collision. After quick work by officers, he was arrested on Saturday 2 August.
Judge Sheridan told the court that Kamberi drove “like a lunatic to get away from officers, driving at high speed, on the wrong side of the road, with no driving license or insurance”.
Detective Sergeant Ben Heath, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “I know that nothing can undo the hurt caused by Kamberi’s actions. What he has done has left a hole within a family following the loss of Phillip.
“I hope seeing Kamberi handed this sentence will help to ease some of the pain he has caused.
“Phil was a well-loved son, brother, grandson, fiancé, nephew and cousin. He was a good friend to many and will be sorely missed.
“Kamberi’s reckless actions and lack of thought for others caused the death of a much-loved member of the community. His lack of care and callousness was shown in the fact he fled the scene following the collision. I am happy to see him sentenced for a long time.
“Judge Sheridan commented that the family of Phillip Bruce have shown considerable dignity in this case, and I would second this.”
The incident was referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct which is independently investigating and will look at police actions prior to the fatal collision.