Taxi driver who caused death of Douglas woman jailed

David Evans hit and reversed over 73-year-old Carolyn after dropping her off

A taxi driver who caused the death of a Douglas woman has been sentenced to three years in prison. 

66-year-old David Alan Evans, of Tynwald Street, hit Carolyn Buchan on Marathon Avenue after dropping her off.

The 73-year-old’s body was found in the road just after 7am on 20 March.

At a previous hearing Evans' admitted causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving and failing to stop at, and report, an accident.

He also admitted committing an act against public justice by giving police an incorrect statement designed to mislead the investigation.

More to follow.