Man sentenced for death of girlfriend

A disqualified driver who crashed his girlfriend’s car, causing her death, has been sentenced.

Cameron Jones, 29, pleaded guilty to causing the death of Demi Mabbit by dangerous driving, causing death by driving while uninsured and causing death by driving whilst disqualified.

On Friday, 5 April 2024, Jones was driving an Audi S3 at motorway speeds, on residential roads, significantly exceeding the speed limit. Due to his excessive speed, the wet road conditions and insufficient tread on the rear tyres, the car aquaplaned and crashed into a boundary wall.

Witnesses to the scene after the collision, reported hearing Jones say, ‘I need to get the guy who was driving the car’ and ‘My missus just crashed the car’. Jones then fled the scene.

Demi suffered extensive injuries and tragically died seven days later.

Jones eventually surrendered himself at a police station over three weeks later, on 28 April 2024. During a police interview, he answered no comment to all questions, but admitted he was the driver of the Audi.

The prosecution case included CCTV footage showing the vehicle being driven by Jones and him fleeing the scene. DNA evidence from the car corroborated Jones as being the driver.

Jordan Jones, from the Crown Prosecution Service said: “This case highlights the severe consequences of dangerous driving. Cameron Jones’ actions have led to a tragic loss of life, and his attempts to evade responsibility only compounded the grief of Demi Mabbit’s loved ones.

“Our thoughts remain with Demi’s family and friends.”

Cameron Jones was sentenced on 17 July 2024 at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court to 10 years - of which he will spend half in custody. He was also disqualified from driving for 10 years.