Drunk-driver jailed for fatal crash in Ascot
Desley Nuptial was twice the legal alcohol limit when he drove through red lights and hit another car
A man who was twice the legal limit for alcohol has been jailed after pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving of another man in Ascot in September 2022.
Desley Nuptial, aged 39, of Parkfield Avenue, Eastbourne, admitted the offence in a hearing at Reading Crown Court on 6 February.
Returning to the same court today (3/6), Nuptial was sentenced to nine years and nine months in prison.
He was also disqualified from driving for five years and he will have to take an extended re-test to regain his licence.
On 10 September 2022, Nuptial was driving a Mercedes Benz E Class on London Road, Ascot, while under the influence of alcohol.
Nuptial drove through a red light at a crossroads, colliding with another Mercedes, which was being driven by Choudhary Ashraf, aged 40, from Maidenhead.
Tragically, Mr Ashraf died of his injuries at the scene.
Just prior to the collision Nuptial drove past a property at a speed estimated at more than 70mph in a 40mph area.
Nuptial had three children in his car and they all sustained injuries in the collision.
Nuptial was arrested on the day of the collision.
Following a lengthy investigation, Nuptial was charged on 11 September 2023.
Shocking
Senior investigating officer Detective Sergeant Darren Brown of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit said:
“The manner of Nuptial’s driving was absolutely shocking, and the fact he had children in his car as well exacerbated this.
“Tragically, as a direct result of him driving at speed, under the influence of alcohol and failing to stop at red traffic signals, he collided with Mr Ashraf’s vehicle and caused him injuries which resulted in his death.
“My thoughts and the thoughts of all of us remain with Mr Ashraf’s family and friends who have shown great dignity and patience while we brought this case to court.
“Driving while unfit through drink and speeding are two of the fatal four, and we will never tolerate such reckless behaviour on our roads.
“Nuptial will now have to serve a prison sentence, where I hope he reflects on his decision making which led to this needless and avoidable tragedy.”