Service order for fatal crash man

Natalie Glasgow died after being hit by a van on a country road

An electrician driving a van which hit and killed a 17-year-old girl has been given a 100-hour community service order and a one year driving ban.

Natalie Glasgow died in May 2005 after being hit at night on a country road, near Loughton in Essex, while walking with Stephanie Taylor, 16.

Mark Hambleton, 28, living in Debden, Essex, was later arrested.

At Chelmsford Crown Court he admitted failing to stop and report an accident, dangerous driving and possessing drugs.

Call for changes

Stephanie Taylor suffered serious head injuries in the collision and was taken to hospital.

Mr Hambleton has now moved to Motherwell in Lanarkshire.

Natalie's father, lorry driver Paul Glasgow, 45, has called for changes to the law and to the way the Crown Prosecution Service handle these types of cases.

He also criticised Essex police's conduct in the case.

He said he was very disappointed that the officer who led the investigation was not even in court as he had gone on holiday.

Mr Glasgow said: "They just wanted a quick result. I will be complaining to the chief constable. We have already written but he hasn't even bothered to reply."

Essex Police said after the case that officers had conducted a thorough investigation.

A spokeswoman said Chief Constable Roger Baker would discuss issues with Natalie's family if asked.