Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Lorry Driver Jailed for Fatal Crash, Caused by Phone
A lorry driver, Neil Platt, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for causing a deadly car crash.
Platt was watching videos and scrolling on his phone, including explicit content, when he crashed into Danny Aitchison's car.
Aitchison died instantly when his car burst into flames after being pushed into another vehicle.
The judge stated Platt's actions were selfish.
The crash happened in the UK.
Neil Platt was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
The crash occurred in May near Skelmersdale, Lancashire, UK.
Platt was distracted by pornography and social media on his phone.
The victim, Danny Aitchison, died at the scene.
The court found Platt's actions arrogant and selfish.
- Who
- Neil Platt and Danny Aitchison
- What
- Platt caused a fatal crash while distracted by his phone, killing Aitchison.
- When
- May 2024
- Where
- Near Skelmersdale, Lancashire, UK
- Why
- Platt was distracted by pornography and social media on his phone.
Court Decision
Defendant's Actions
Driver's Distraction
Court Decision
Platt was heavily distracted by pornography and social media.
Defendant's Actions
Platt's phone use led to the crash.
- Driver
- Neil Platt
- Victim
- Danny Aitchison
- Sentence
- 10 years imprisonment
- Incident Date
- May 2024
- Location
- Near Skelmersdale, Lancashire, UK
Sources
Watching P*rn While Driving, UK Truck Driver Lands In Fatal Crash; Gets 10-Year Imprisonment; WATCH
Video: 'Distracted' By Porn, UK Truck Driver Crashes Into Car, Kills Man
Lorry driver 'distracted by porn' crashes into car, kills father of two
‘Distracted By Porn’, UK Lorry Driver Rams Car, Kills Father Of Two; Jailed For 10 Years
