Police warning after man jailed for causing death of Yaxley vet in head on crash

Police have paid tribute to the family of a Yaxley vet who was killed in a head on crash.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th May 2020, 14:37 BST
Vytautas KiminiusVytautas Kiminius
Vytautas Kiminius

Rachel Radwell died in November 2018 when the Ford Fiesta she was driving was hit by the Range Rover Sport being driven by Vytautas Kiminius.

Today Kiminius (35) of Sudbury Court, Peterborough was given a four and half year jail sentence after he was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving.

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Peterborough Crown Court heard he had taken the ‘racing line’ on a blind bend on the B1095 Ramsey Road just after midnight on November 12.

Rachel RadwellRachel Radwell
Rachel Radwell

Rachel (46) of Crane Avenue, Yaxley died after being taken to hospital.

Following today’s sentencing hearing Sgt Mark Dollard, from the Road Policing Unit, said: “Rachel was a well-loved family member, friend and colleague who was tragically killed by Kiminius. He was driving at night on an unlit road and thought it was okay to cut a blind corner.

“This put him on the wrong side of the road resulting in him colliding head-on with Rachel’s car. This needs to be a stark warning of the consequences posed by driving dangerously, it destroys lives.

“I have been amazed by the Radwell family, their patience and understanding throughout this whole investigation.”