Driver jailed over crash that killed motorcyclist

A driver has been jailed for causing the death of a motorcyclist in a crash.

Cameron Arneaud, 20, was thrown from his motorbike after the collision in Finedon, in Northamptonshire, on 22 December 2023.

Syed Bukhari, 27, of Brantwood Court, Luton, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless/inconsiderate driving and was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court to 30 weeks in prison.

Det Con Rae Pegg said: "I hope Bukhari is aware that, as result of his careless use of the road, he has left a family completely and forever heartbroken."

The collision occurred in Irthlingborough Road at about 21:10 GMT when Bukhari’s Toyota Prius turned into the path of Mr Arneaud’s Benelli Tornado motorcycle.

Investigators found Bukhari failed to stop at a junction where parked vehicles obstructed his view.

The victim later died from his injuries.

His parents Alison and Dan said in a joint statement: "No parent should bury their child.

"Losing Cameron in these circumstances has broken us.

"The stress of trying to understand and come to terms with what happened to Cameron has also had a devastating impact on his brothers and sister, who have lost their best friend and constant source of love, support and guidance.

"Cameron’s promising life, just starting, was taken away by a moment of carelessness."

Bukhari was also disqualified from driving for 469 days and ordered to pay a £187 victim surcharge.

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