I read about this in the The Sun when it happened and it mentioned Gav was a member of sax-p but i've never seen this thread before. From what i read about it in the paper it's a shame that another young man's life was tragically cut short due an idiot driving far too fast. It's a shame the driver didn't die too because he has murdered someone and whatever prison sentence is handed down to the muppet still won't be enough!

I never knew Gav but R.I.P mate.

Update

Guy who was driving the car has now been charged with death my dangerous driving, investigations (still be be Confirmed) guy was doing 80 in a 50 mph zone.

He will appear in Swansea crown court in July

Thanks for that Leeroy!

I was actually thinking about this today! Someone asked me the other day what happened to the driver!

glad to see something is been done about it but it will never bring him back unfortunately

RIP Gav

what's done is done. you dont go to crown court unless you guarantee to get sentanced

I hope they string the fucker up!

R.I.P Gav

Probs get 5 year, then let out after 18 months for "good" behaviour

At least it's now officially recognised that the driver was at fault, but as already said you can't bring Gav back.

Hope to meet him again one day though but until then, Gav, rip

i never had the honour of meeting gav :(

RIP JAPMAN sadlly gone but NEVER NEVER forgotten.

Probably, it's sickening. My old manager was the person who killed the Asian shop owner from Seaham off the A19 Doxford International junction she didn't even get a prison sentance.

RIP Gav.

Makes no difference what Nathan get's to me, its just another life ruined and another family that has to go through the hurt and distress!

R.I.P So sad.....

Only just seen this leeroy.

On one hand its good the driver has been charged however I bet gav would not have wanted another family torn apart because of this as he was to nice a guy.

Yes the driver was in the wrong I now feel for his parents etc who have to face up to his mistake.

I had a pop up on facebook the other where it says reconnect with friends and gav popped up pretty much put me in tears.

I still have Gavin Collier has sent you a "Poke" still makes me giggle.

such a sad shame :(
reading this again has made water up and make me think how lucky we are to ber here
rip gav
see you sometime in the future

:-( Im Gutted!

Havent really been too active on here the last year or so, so havent seen this till now.

Cant believe it, i used to chat to Gav alot =[

Shocked isnt the word.

RIP xx

Well Friday’s court appearance is only to here is guilty or not guilty ple. He had the cheek to say not guilty in the magistrates court on the 22nd July and said he still believed he was doing 50 mpg! My fooking arse was he!

Nathan’s mother also had the bare face cheeky to sit directly behind Gav’s dad Jonathan in the court.

The police for some strange reason will do give a predicted time he will serve.

The sentence can carry between 1-12 years and I honestly think we will be lucky if he does 18 months max.

Despite what Nathan does get, its never going to be any where near justifiable for taking someone’s young life, he hasn’t just ruined Gav’s life, long with his family and dear friends, but also his own.

Gav’s close friends will get a proper look at him when they all go to court on Friday.

I also heard at the weekend (Still to be confirmed) that the guy in the house, just next to where Gav and Nathan crashed, rushed out and gave Gav mouth to mouth and was successful, he was apparently a life for 10-15 mins after the crash, but the ambulance took 20 minutes to get there and he died just before the ambulance arrived.

Still think about him everyday nearly 6 months on, doesn’t help I have to see a blue rallye in the car park everyday.

The Justice system in the UK is a joke! I hope he gets longer than 18 months, you can clearly see from the damage to the car that it was going more than 50mph! I hope the court see's through the boys lies and gives him a longer sentence.

I shall keep the rest of my thoughts to myself, Sax-P is not the place to write some stuff.

Its a open thread mate, do as you wish.

However I dont have any high hopes of him getting a long sentance.

If thats the case, I hope Gav's friends remember his face for another time. Tell me if this is harsh and I will change it.

I am sure the thought as crossed there mind, I have even had the conversation, no good will come from that.

RIP Gav
I mind speaking to you days before it happend

R.I.P mate shocked to hear it

I just hope none of Gav's mates takes the law into there own hands. I didn't even know gav but it appears he and others who surrounded him, were much better than that.

You say the guy give CPR, did he stop as the ambulance got there, or before they arrived?

Death by Dangerous Drive carries 12months to 14 years. Due to the nature of the accident and the excess speed I'd suggest he's likely to serve at least 4 years

Sentencing guide here.

http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/s_to_u/s...erous_driving/

He'll have done himself no favours what so ever by pleading not guilty and not showing remorse.

R.I.P Gav!

x

I Can't believe he has pleaded not guilty , at the end of the day 'HE' Killed Gav so he 'IS' Guilty!

Rip :( xxx Thoughts are truly with you :(

Seems like he made an impact on quite a few ppl on here

The justice system is a joke. For example, a 18/19 year old girl around here knocked off a 16 year old girl from her scooter and she died, this was about 5 months ago.
I saw the girl not long ago out on the piss like nothing happend, and that was death by dangerous driving

Well he was in Crown Court on Friday and still said not guilty and this time showed remorse by crying!

He know he has done wrong and is still sticking by that he was driving at 50 mph!

Honestly how he sleeps at night I will never no!

He will be back in court for Trail towards the end of Sept and is on bail till then.

over 15 people from Gav's friends and family turned up on Friday, to Nathan's 1 friend and mother.

He knows whats coming, he broke down in tears in court.

yeah, theres a guy who lives round the corner from me..about 7 years ago he was speeding in his cavalier, crashed into somebody, they were pronounced dead at the scene, he had broke his leg and a few ribs, the police couldnt prove he was speeding, he blamed the other person involved as it was late there was no witness's he got a a massive compensation claim for, flashbacks ,whiplash, his injuries, time off work(bus driver)...its an absolute joke,, with the money hes got hes paid for his house, had numerous cars a few to list , escort cosworth , e46 m3,an kitted rx7,and a mercedes 4x4 thing cant remember what there called plus few bikes and a quad...

the stupid thing is last year he got sent down for 6months for copying and selling dvd's and got alot of stuff seized from his house plus the mercedes, 3 motorbikes and his raptor...

oh and he and his wife, still drive like absolute cocks.

Although I feel sympathy for the situation Nathan finds himself in, surely Lee we have all driven silly now and again, Peel springs to mind, It's just unfortunate when the consequences happen.

If I was in his situation I would plead guilty since It's the best way to show remorse.

It seems Nathan doesn't understand the amount of pain he has brought to so many people and he is accountable for it all.

True, but my car is always insured, put together well and mot'd...so road legal.

However Nathan's 106 had none of them, he should have used his brain before he even pulled aware with Gav in the passenger seat!

Well today Nathan is reappearing in court for his official plea.

Guilty or not guilty.

Evidence is stacked against him and even his solicitor advised him to plead guilty, but in the magistrates court he said not guilty, hence why we are now heading into crown court.

Depending on the out come of today, the next time he appears in court can he his sentencing

His barrister Ieaun Rees indicated it would be a not guilty plea.

I never knew this gav bit RIP dude
and this nathan should have just pleaded guilty he's sort of dealt a double blow to all gav's friends and family by pleading not guilty, he must know in his head that it would be better to say guilty and he may get a lighter sentance but he has made it three times worse for himself now by pleading not guilty

Cant believe its taken so long to sort it out but i agree i couldnt live with not paying for what i had done :(

I never knew Gav but R.I.P. Seems to have made a big impression on alot of people on here.

Nathan should have put in a guilty plea, an innocent lad has lost his life, he could atleast face up to his actions and take the punishment he is given, although no sentence handed out will ever bring Gav back

Standing crying in the dock, saying not guilty at the magistrates court..emmm

He knows whats going to happen, why prolong it.

Its going to tear his own family up also what ever the verdict.

I cannie believe how quick everything has happened since we all heard!
Time goes by far to quick, makes you think!
R.I.P.

Was thinking about Japman/gav the other day... didnt know him but such a shame... cant believe how quick its gone...

I feel for his family and friends....

I Hope that nathan gets whats he deserves!

R.I.P Dude

Any more news on this Leeroy