Scots stock car racer jailed for six years after killing grandad in vodka-fuelled crash
Marc Fortune, 28, was behind the wheel of his 4x4 pick up when he ploughed into the back of a Vauxhall Meriva driven by John King. The 63 year-old's car was forced off the road and ended up spinning down an embankment on the A92 near Cowdenbeath in Fife.
First offender Fortune was sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow having earlier admitted to a charge of causing death by dangerous driving. Lord Matthews cut the term from eight years due to the guilty plea. One child was in the front passenger seat with the younger in a baby seat in the back. John was in the inside lane when he was suddenly struck at the back by Fortune's vehicle.
It was estimated Fortune had been travelling "at a speed in excess" of the 70mph John was said to be going at. Fortune carried on for half a mile before locking and abandoning his 4x4. John, of Ballingry, Fife, was found still in the car, but unresponsive. The baby was upside down in his baby seat. Attempts were made save John, but he never recovered from head, neck and chest injuries.
They later returned and Fortune was breathalysed. He found to have 75mg of alcohol per 100ml of breath. The legal limit is 22mg. Fortune stated he had drank three vodka and cokes before officers had come back.
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