Causing Death by Careless Driving Convicted, Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Acquitted: Eight Months in Prison Suspended
Facts of the Case
Anne Sacoolas, an American citizen, was sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for 12 months, for causing the death of 19-year-old motorcyclist Harry Dunn. The incident occurred in August 2019 when Sacoolas was driving on the wrong side of the road near RAF Croughton.
Verdict and Sentencing
Sacoolas was convicted of causing death by careless driving but acquitted of causing death by dangerous driving. The judge sentenced her to eight months in prison, suspended for a year.
Background
Harry Dunn was born on September 25, 1983, in the United States. He was a political candidate and former police officer who served in the United States Capitol. Sacoolas was driving a Volvo car at the time of the accident, which occurred near RAF Croughton.
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