Fatal collision Suspended prison sentence for driver

A BRISTOL man has been spared jail over the death of a pensioner after a court heard he had shown remorse for his actions.

- Sarah LUMLEY

Stuart Veck, 33, was driving a Peugeot 108 in Clifton on December 21, 2024, when his car collided with Paul Adams, 74, who was crossing the road.

Emergency services were called to the collision off Whiteladies Road shortly after 11.35am, and Mr Adams was taken to Southmead Hospital. He died in hospital during the early hours of December 24.

In the days after his death, his family paid tribute to Mr Adams, saying he would be “sorely missed” - particularly by his wife of 17 years, Juliet.