Dogwalker mown down by biker’s 87mph crash
UXBRIDGE 21 YEAR OLD SHOWED ‘NO REMORSE’ DURING INVESTIGATION
AN UXBRIDGE man has been jailed for causing the death of a dog walker after mowing her down with his speeding motorbike.
Billy Silcox, aged 21 of Snowden Avenue, pleaded guilty to one count of causing death by dangerous driving at Reading Crown Court on Monday, September 16.
On March 5 last year at around 2.10pm, 46-year-old Baljit Kaur was crossing Langley Park Road in Iver, Berkshire, while walking her dog when she was in a collision with a Yamaha motorbike.
She suffered fatal injuries as a result of a collision and died at the scene.
It was established during the investigation that Silcox was riding the motorbike at 87mph in a 40mph limit when the collision happened.
Shortly before this it was also found that Silcox was riding the motorbike through a pedestrian area.
He did not have a driving licence or insurance and the motorbike had been reported stolen from London.
Silcox was sentenced to three years and six months’ imprisonment.
He’s also been disqualified from driving for five years and nine months’ and will be required to take an extended driving test.
Investigating officer Sergeant Darren Brown of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Firstly, I would like to send my sincere condolences to Ms Kaur’s family.
“Baljit was innocently walking her dog when she died following the dangerous actions of Silcox.
“He was riding a motorbike at more than double the speed limit when the collision happened.
“It has been established, if Silcox was travelling at the speed limit, Ms Kaur would have been able to safely cross the road and she would still be alive today.
“The sentence given to Silcox could never represent the loss to Ms Kaur’s family but we hope it provides a starting point for the family to begin the grieving process.
“Until yesterday, when he admitted the charge, Silcox has shown no remorse during the investigation.
“Our thoughts remains with Ms Kaur’s family at this tragic time.”