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First picture released of Leicester teen drink driver Danielle Bartlett who killed mum-of-two

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This is the first picture release of a Leicester teenage drink driver who killed a mum-of-two after crashing into a taxi.

Danielle Bartlett, of Westleigh Road, West End, was only 17 and had not passed her driving test when she took her uncle's car and smashed into the vehicle in Coventry.

She was well over the drink-driving limit.

In the back of the taxi was child services worker Anna Downey, 42, who suffered massive injuries and died at the scene.

At Warwick Crown Court on Friday Bartlett, who had previously admitted causing death by careless driving while unfit through drink, was jailed for three years.

Related:How the Danielle Bartlett sentencing hearing unfolded


She will spend 18 months in a young offenders institution, and the following 18 months out on licence.

James Armstrong-Holmes, prosecuting, said that during the afternoon and evening before Mrs Downey's death, Bartlett had been drinking at a family party and had also gone to the pub.

After taking her uncle's car without permission, Bartlett was caught by cameras driving at "excessive speeds".

She hit at least 69mph in a 40mph area shortly before smashing into the rear side door of the taxi, in London Road, Coventry.

Mrs Downey suffered catastrophic injuries to her head and chest.


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