Errol Woodger, aged 38, received a 13-year prison sentence for manslaughter after running over Marc Allen, a 50-year-old amputee, during a car theft. The incident occurred on 29 December 2019, when Woodger stole the keys to a specially-adapted vehicle belonging to Allen. Despite attempts to stop him, Allen was struck by the car, resulting in severe injuries that led to his death a month later. Woodger was also sentenced to eight years for robbery to be served concurrently and had a troubling history of drug abuse and violent crimes.
Errol Woodger, a former soldier, was sentenced to 13 years for manslaughter after running over Marc Allen, who was trying to prevent his car theft.
Woodger stole a specially-adapted car, and despite attempts to stop him, Allen was struck, sustaining a head injury that led to his death a month later.
The judge emphasized Woodger's history of violent crimes and drug abuse, and expressed concern over the risk of future harm to the public.
Judge Rebecca Trowler pointed out Woodger's PTSD from military service, leading to his dishonorable discharge after drugs offense.
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