Teen jailed for causing death of grandmother in Isle of Wight crash

Yvonne Copland died following the collision at the junction of Forest Road and Betty Haunt Lane near Newport, Isle of Wight – which sparked a major incident on April 14, 2019.

Yaashmi Ravikumar, of Buller Road, Laindon, Essex, pleaded guilty at Newport Crown Court to causing death by dangerous driving and four counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The 19-year-old was sentenced to 18 months in a young offender’s institute, disqualified from driving for 33 months and will be required to take an extended retest.

Ms Copland, 64, from Newport, pictured below, was travelling in a red Fiat Bravo when the accident happened. Three other people in the car were taken to hospital in a serious condition.

The driver of the bus, a man in his 50s, suffered a serious injury and 10 passengers on the bus were taken to hospital as a precaution.

Four people travelling in the silver Mini Cooper were also taken to hospital as a precaution.

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The Isle of Wight NHS Trust declared a “major incident” after the accident as four of the casualties had to be airlifted to mainland hospitals.

Ms Copland’s family said in a statement released after her death: “Much loved wife, ‘ma’ of four children and four grandchildren who was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.”

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Sergeant Jonathan Bates, of Hampshire police, said: “This was a tragic case, and we can’t stress enough to people the impact that dangerous driving can have on others.

“Our thoughts are with Yvonne’s family, Mr Pitman, and all those who have been affected by this collision.”