A lorry driver who crashed killing a young man after driving for 20 hours without proper rest breaks is beginning a four-year jail sentence.
Lee Fitt, 24, of Colchester, died in December 1999 following the crash on the A12 at Marks Tey.
At Basildon Crown Court on Friday Victor Coates, 57, was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving and sentenced to four years in prison.
His boss Martin Graves, 40, owner of MJ Graves Haulage, was found guilty of manslaughter and jailed for four years.
The judge Philip Clegg said: "This type of offence is like playing Russian Roulette with the public."
Published Monday, April 7 , 2003
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