Five years for man whose driving caused cousin's death

A man who drove at speeds of up to 160 kph under the influence of drugs and alcohol has been jailed for five years for dangerous driving causing the death of his 15-year-old cousin with whom he was reared.

Five years for man whose driving caused cousin's death

A man who drove at speeds of up to 160 kph under the influence of drugs and alcohol has been jailed for five years for dangerous driving causing the death of his 15-year-old cousin with whom he was reared.

Jimmy Connors (aged 24) snorted cocaine the day before he drove a stolen Toyota Yaris at speeds of between 140 - 160 kph after consuming a cocktail of marijuana, sleeping tablets and alcohol.

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