Jake Bolton Sentenced After Fatal Crash | Leeds News

A man named Jake Bolton has been sentenced to over three years in prison for causing the death of Bindu, a young woman who had dreamed of building a better life in the UK with her daughter. The tragic collision occurred last October when Bolton, sleep-deprived and high on cannabis, struck her while distracted by his phone. Despite stopping at the scene and calling emergency services, his actions led to Bindu’s death after 18 days on life support. Her brother revealed the devastating impact on her child, now left alone in India. Bolton pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including careless driving and drug possession. While the judge noted his remorse and family background, he stressed the gravity of the incident — especially since Bindu, who had overcome polio, was a vulnerable pedestrian. Bolton received a 46-month sentence and a 6-year driving ban. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ed0228e8fe21bbf8