A man who fled the scene of a collision which left a woman fatally injured has been sent to prison after appearing at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday July 17).
Cameron Jones, 30, from Swansea Road, Merthyr Tydfil, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and disqualified from driving for 10 years.
On Friday April 5, Jones was driving an Audi along Swansea Road when it collided with a garden wall.
Demi Mabbitt, 25, from Aberfan, died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.
After avoiding arrest for three weeks Jones was arrested and charged with causing death by dangerous driving, causing death by driving a vehicle whilst unlicenced /uninsured, failing to stop following a road traffic collision, failing to report a road traffic collision and causing death whilst disqualified from driving.
Serious Collision Investigation Officer, Detective Sergeant Hobrough, said: “Demi Mabbitt lay dying on the side of the road when Jones callously fled from the scene of the crash without trying to help her.
“The tragic manner of Demi’s death has shaken the whole community.
“Cameron Jones’ actions on April 5 were appalling and his attempts to escape justice ultimately failed.
“Today’s sentence will mean that Jones is behind bars and unable to cause further harm.”
After sentencing, Demi Mabbit’s family, said:
“Today has been another difficult day in the journey of our devastating loss.
No sentence will ever be enough to bring justice for the death of our beautiful girl Demi.
Demi was only 25 years old, she had her whole life ahead of her. She was the kindest, most selfless person you could meet. She had the biggest heart, the most beautiful smile and a laugh more infectious than any.
Demi was her Mams best friend, Dad’s two eyes. Younger sister to Gemma Ben and Jordan. Older sister to Callie and Keisha but the boss of them all. Her niece and nephews were spoilt rotten and were her world. Nothing was ever to much trouble for her. Our family is broken.
We would like to thank South Wales Police for their efforts and support throughout. We would especially like to thank our family liaison officer PC Saunders who has supported our family with the upmost respect and compassion at the most difficult time of our lives.
We love you Dems, forever and always”
