Man sentenced following fatal collision in Pentreuchaf, Pwllheli

A 60-year-old man from Neston has been jailed after he admitted causing a crash that killed a 20-year-old man in Gwynedd in 2022.

Roger Peter Brenninkmeyer appeared before Caernarfon Crown Court on Wednesday 27 November, where he was sentenced to six years and eight months imprisonment after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.

During the hearing, the court was told that on the afternoon of Saturday 4 June 2022, Brenninkmeyer reached speeds of up to 109mph on an unclassified road with blind bends at Pentreuchaf near Pwllheli.

Brenninkmeyer lost control of his BMW which left the road and collided with a Ford Fusion being driven by 20-year-old Droy Darroch-York.

Sadly, Droy was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following the collision, Brenninkmeyer, who sustained serious injuries, was taken to hospital in Stoke where he remained for a number of weeks.

Following an investigation, the 60-year-old of Hinderton Road, Neston pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving when he appeared before Caernarfon Crown Court in September.

Today he was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison and issued with an 11-year driving disqualification with an extended re-test.

Investigating officer, PC Gareth Rogers of North Wales Police’ Serious Collisions Investigation Unit said: “This was a tragic incident which needlessly resulted in the death of a young man at just 20-years-old.

“It stands as a stark reminder of the consequences which driving dangerously and at excessive speed can have.

“Droy Darroch-York lost has lost his life in this collision and Roger Brenninkmeyer will now serve a custodial sentence for his involvement.

“This was a completely avoidable incident, and it is only through sheer luck that more weren’t killed that day due to Brenninkmeyer’s completely reckless actions.

“I understand that, whilst he is now behind bars for this offence, nothing is going to bring Droy back, and our thoughts continue to remain with his family and friends.

“Drivers must obey speed limits and respect the safety of other road users. Drivers are responsible for their actions and the temptation to take risks can have long lasting consequences, please take a second to consider is it worth it.”