Family of Peterborough veterinary nurse’s trauma as killer driver flees UK to avoid prison
Vytautas Kiminius, 35, was at the wheel of a Range Rover Sport when he took a “racing line” through a corner and ploughed into the Ford Fiesta being driven by popular vet 46-year-old Rachel Radwell.
She died of her injuries following the crash on the B1095 near Peterborough in the early hours of November 12 2018.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide AdKiminius admitted on the first day of his trial in February to driving while uninsured and was found guilty of causing Miss Radwell’s death by dangerous driving.
But he fled the country before he could be sentenced, and is still on the run.
Today Rachel’s parents said; “As a family we are very disappointed to hear that Kiminius has absconded and has not gone to prison to serve his sentence following the death of our daughter. We still miss Rachel every day and probably never will come to terms with what has happened and this only makes it worse to bear. It has been very traumatic for us all and we hope he is found very soon so justice can be served.”
The Peterborough Telegraph was in court as Kiminius was sentenced in his absence at Peterborough Crown Court in May to four years and six months in prison, but were unable to report he was missing due to the reporting restriction.
Advertisement
Hide AdAdvertisement
Hide Ad