Yorkshire crime: Driver who recorded himself speeding and drifting his vehicle jailed for causing death by dangerous driving from lewd prison Watch Video

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✓ Published: 06-Mar-2024

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A young driver whose lack of respect for other road users was demonstrated through his mobile phone footage has been jailed.<br/><br/>Brandon South, 22, has been put behind bars for causing the death of 43-year-old Robert Chessman by dangerous driving.<br/><br/>On Friday 7 January 2022, South was driving his Skoda Fabia along Haugh Road in Rotherham, in excess of the 40mph speed limit, when he left the carriageway and collided with Mr Chessman.<br/><br/>Footage obtained during the investigation shows South driving along Haugh Road at an average of 74mph when he lost control of the vehicle.<br/><br/>Further footage was obtained which shows South recording himself speeding and drifting his vehicle on the public roads on numerous occasions.