Lorry driver admits milkman death

A lorry driver who admitted killing a milkman in a crash after taking amphetamines has been jailed.

Gregory Locke, 33, was the driver of a 7.5 tonne lorry which collided with a milk van in Winchester Road, Alresford, Hampshire, on 3 July last year.

Milkman Allan Knight, 53, of Lime Close, Colden Common, was on his round when the lorry crashed into his van.

Locke of Sholing, Southampton, admitted causing death by careless driving while under the influence of drugs.

At Winchester Crown Court, the Crown Prosecution Service accepted a not guilty plea by Locke to a second charge of causing death by dangerous driving.

Mr Knight, 53 died instantly from multiple injuries.

Judge Patrick Hooton sentenced Locke to three years' imprisonment, banned him from driving for five years and ordered him to take an extended driving test when he re-applies for his licence.

After the case, Sgt Wayne Voller, of Hampshire police, said: "This is a tragic case that demonstrates the dangers of driving while under the effects, or after effects, of drugs - in this case amphetamine and cocaine.

"Locke was so impaired he didn't even see the milk float or Mr Knight at the side of the road and drove a 7.5 tonne lorry into them both.

"I strongly urge anyone who takes illegal or certain prescription drugs not to drive while under the influence."

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