Drink-driver killed a father when he knocked him off his motorcycle

A drink-driver who killed a ‘devoted father’ when he knocked him off his motorcycle and into oncoming visitors has been jailed for over 5 years.

Nicholas Sparkes was almost thrice the authorized drink-drive restrict when he struck the 46-year-old father’s motorcycle on the A12 close to Stanway in Essex.

Marcin Zabicki’s bike was hit by a number of different automobiles when he was knocked into the trail of oncoming visitors on his approach residence from work.

He was pronounced useless on the scene after being struck by Sparkes’ Volkswagen Golf within the early hours of Saturday September 3 final yr.

Sparkes, 27,  didn’t cease on the scene, however was discovered by police at a close-by service station and arrested.   

Mr Zabicki was described as a ‘loving father, associate and son, and an incredible good friend’ by his associate.

Nicholas Sparkes (pictured) was almost thrice the authorized drink-drive restrict when he struck the 46-year-old father’s motorcycle on the A12 close to Stanway in Essex.

Marcin Zabicki’s bike was hit by a number of different automobiles when he was knocked into the trail of oncoming visitors on his approach residence from work. Pictured: Mr Zabicki

The police closed the A12 following the incident

The father had simply completed work in Chelmsford and had been on his strategy to see his household in Colchester.

Sparkes, of Ipswich, Suffolk, failed a breath check and later supplied an evidential pattern which returned a studying of almost thrice the authorized drink-drive restrict.

He was charged with inflicting demise by careless driving whereas over the prescribed restrict and harmful driving and admitted the costs at Chelmsford Crown Court final month.

Sparkes was jailed for 5 years and 4 months for inflicting demise by careless driving while over the prescribed restrict when he appeared on the identical courtroom for sentencing on November 24.

He was additionally sentenced to 6 months in jail for harmful driving following the collision which can run concurrently.

Sparkes was disqualified from driving for a complete of 92 months, and shall be required to finish an prolonged re-test earlier than being allowed again on the highway.

Inspector Mark Fraser, of Essex Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, mentioned: ‘My ideas are with Marcin’s household and associates.

‘He was a hardworking man and devoted father, a lot beloved by those that knew him.

‘He has been taken away from them within the cruellest of circumstances because of the irresponsible actions of Nicholas Sparkes.’

He added: ‘There isn’t an excuse for driving with alcohol in your system and as this case exhibits, it could actually have tragic penalties.

‘No consequence will ever deliver Marcin again, however I hope this consequence will assist his household transfer ahead.’