You will see from the photos that my son Zachary was killed in a car crash. He was a passenger in his best friends Luke's car. As they went to overtake a colleagues car Dan, Dan reacted in a competitive way and would not let them past. This resulted in the instant death of Zach and devasting injuries to Luke. Dan admitted responsibility in the 999 call, to the police at the scene and to a colleague during a phone call. For 18 months I have fought for justice for my sons death which resulted in a 4 day court trial at Leicester crown court on the 4th April 2016. Unfortunately the CPS who have acted appallingly throughout (complaint pending) decided at first to only charge Luke who was actually a victim so I campaigned for him not to be charged. Eventually both went to court charged with causing death by dangerous driving. Despite Dans admittance of guilt he was found not guilty. Dan shows absolutely no remorse for what he has done he has lied throughout and for 18 months following his first 3 comments has said "no comment" at the advice of his solicitor. I am utterly devastated by the my sons death and the fact that Dan goes unpunished . I read in the papers everyday that people have been punished with prison, fines, driving bans and restorative justice for crimes that have not resulted in the death of an innocent victim. Life for me is a constant, constant, constant injustice! Please help me and sign my petition www.change.org/p/uk-justice-system-justice-for-zach?recruiter=21342039&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink
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I will keep on fighting for justice for my son
Cwhittall · 21/04/2016 08:33
I am so sorry for your loss OP 
. I cannot begin to imagine your grief.
I can completely understand that you want justice for your son and I am sure everyone on this thread wants to see dangerous drivers prosecuted and the roads made safer. Just like Tate I admire your courage and persistence and I am sure Zach would be so proud of you. Are you looking after yourself as well though? Do you have support?
Oh, God. What a beautiful young man your son was.
How awful that his life was taken (and he was taken from you) so very young.
I am so sorry for your loss 
Please KEEP FIGHTING THE CPS - THEY MAKE BIG MISTAKES SOMETIMES.
I have signed.x
I also think that the 'point of the petition' is that justice should be done, and be seen to be done, for the sake of the Family of the victim who lost his life.
It is also important for the British Legal system and society as a whole that decisions are taken correctly, and that cases are looked at again if there is good cause.
It seems odd that, with such a clear admission of guilt, it took the jury less than 60mins to exonerate Dan. I don't know the 'in's and out's of the case' but the OP does so I would expect she feels she has good reason, in addition to what must be mindbending grief, to petition to have this looked at again.
OP.
What Robins said.
I cannot imagine what you are going through but, with the greatest of respect, I do not think a petition is the right thing here.
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Oh Cathy, I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son
Signed.
Is there a tape recording of Dan admitting it? Any chance you can have the case retrialed?
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