A speeding driver who caused the death of Walton charity worker Richard Bratin was jailed for eight years.
The dad-of-one was knocked down by John McGee’s Ford Focus as he walked his dog on Richard Kelly Drive in Walton on Friday, December 18 last year.
Mr Bratin, 52, and his dog died at the scene and police launched a manhunt for the driver after the car was found abandoned nearby.
McGee, 27, from Outer Forum, Norris Green, went on the run with his girlfriend Abbie Freel, 21, and did not contact police to hand himself in until three days later.
He sobbed when he appeared at Liverpool Crown Court this morning via video link from HMP Liverpool.
He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a road accident.
His girlfriend was charged with assisting an offender after helping him escape Liverpool and finding hotels for them to stay in Blackpool and Warrington.
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Freel, of Townsend Avenue, Norris Green admitted the charge.
Judge Clement Goldstone, QC, gave her a four months sentence, suspended for 18 months.
The judge also banned Mr Bratin from the road for 10 years.
Mr Bratin’s family have previously paid tribute to the “thoughtful and caring” dad.
They said: “Richie was a loving dad to Richard, so thoughtful and caring. He was always happy and supportive to close friends, family and even to complete strangers.
“He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. The loss of Richie has left his family and friends devastated.”
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