Cocaine-fuelled Peugeot driver killed biker and hurt passenger in horror smash

A cocaine-fuelled driver who killed a biker and wounded his passenger in a horror smash has been locked up. 'Careless driver' Sean Guthrie crashed his Peugeot 308 into Michael Lloyd's motorbike in August 2022.

The 56-year-old's 'poor driving' meant dad Mr Lloyd sustained serious injuries and could not be saved. His passenger suffered life-changing injuries.

Guthrie was driving along Dawley Green Way, in Telford, when he collided with the motorbike at about 7.30pm on August 9, 2022. He had been travelling southbound towards the Dawley Bank roundabout when he crashed into Mr Lloyd's motorbike, which was heading in the opposite direction.

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Emergency services rushed to the area but Mr Lloyd - known as Mick - could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene. The 62-year-old's passenger was treated at the scene before being taken to Royal Stoke Hospital by air ambulance.

West Mercia Police previously said that Guthrie was arrested at the crash site. Guthrie - of Furnace Avenue in Telford - admitted causing death by careless driving whilst over the specified limit for controlled drugs and causing serious injury by careless driving.

He was jailed for six years and handed a 13-year driving ban at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday, May 3. PC Ben Ward, of West Mercia Police, said: "Justice has finally been served when the driver responsible for causing the death of Michael received his sentence.

"Guthrie’s poor driving and driving while intoxicated caused this crash and has unfortunately led to the death of Michael and caused life-changing injuries to another, who was involved in this through no fault of their own. Michael’s family are the people that continue living this nightmare daily and I am pleased with the sentence handed to Guthrie by the judge, who has imposed the most correct and appropriate sentence to deal with this driver.

"We hope this sends out a message that driving under the influence devastates lives and will not be tolerated and offenders will be brought to justice." Mr Lloyd's family previously paid tribute to him.

In a statement, they said: "Dad was a much-loved husband, a proud dad, grandad, brother and friend. He certainly knew how to live life to the fullest. He was positive, charismatic, adventurous and charming.

"He had many hobbies such as fishing, camping, hiking and bike-riding to name just a few. A lover of nature, he had a passion for the outdoors. He was a natural with animals and adored his pet dogs and cat.

"Dad loved to travel. He and his lovely wife were always planning their next adventure in the camper van or on the Harley. There was never a dull moment around Dad.

"A real character who was loved by all who knew him. He always had a story to tell or a joke to make us laugh. He will be greatly missed and always remembered."