Woman jailed after killing partner after drink drive collision

A woman who crashed her car into a shop while more than twice the drink drive limit, killing her partner, has been jailed.

22 year old Lucy Pegler was jailed for four and half years.

Kyle Shimwell died following the incident in Bakewell.

Detective Constable Diane McDermott, who led the investigation, said: “This was an appalling piece of driving by Pegler who was heavily under the influence of alcohol at the time and showed no regard for the safety of her passengers.

“Her actions on that night ultimately led to the death of Mr Shimwell, who at just 21 years of age, had his whole life ahead of him.

“This tragic incident shows the very real consequences of drink driving and general carelessness while behind the wheel.

“Our thoughts remain with Mr Shimwell’s family and I hope that this case will serve as a warning to other drivers about what can happen if you take risks on the roads.”