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Ex-driver begins jail sentence for fatal drink-driving crash
A former trailer driver has commenced a four-year prison term following a court's reinstatement of his conviction for drunk driving that claimed four lives and injured another person in 2020.
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Y Vethri Vel, the ex-trailer driver, began serving his sentence after judicial proceedings reinstated his earlier conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident, which occurred in 2020, resulted in a fatal collision that claimed four lives and left one individual injured.
The court's decision to reinstate the conviction marks the conclusion of legal proceedings that had spanned several years. The reinstatement confirms the earlier finding that Vethri Vel was operating a vehicle while intoxicated at the time of the accident.
The case underscores ongoing concerns about road safety in the region, particularly regarding impaired driving. Authorities have continued to emphasise the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol and the severe consequences for those who violate traffic laws.
The four-year jail term represents the judicial penalty imposed for the fatal collision. The conviction and sentencing serve as a reminder of the legal and personal consequences associated with drunk driving offences that result in loss of life.