A BURNHAM-ON-SEA man has been jailed for 11 years following a fatal collision near Bridgwater.
Lee Stoodley, 33, of Gielgud Close, Burnham, was behind the wheel when he failed to negotiate a roundabout on the A38 Bristol Road at Dunball on December 20, 2015.
He then crashed the BMW car into a tree.
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The crash left his two back seat passengers with serious injuries, and one of them - Lewis Rogers, 24- died at the scene.
CRASH: Lewis Rogers, 24, who worked in Highbridge, died at the scene of the crash.
Stoodley was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court yesterday, (March 28), after being convicted of death by careless driving while over the prescribed alcohol limit.
A second man, Christopher Hampton, 31, has previously admitted drink driving and aiding and abetting Stoodley drink driving.
He is due to be sentenced on April 20.
PC Andy Grigg said: “Our thoughts remain with all of the families involved in this tragedy.
"Lewis’ family have had to not only endure losing a son and friend but also had to wait over a year for justice.
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“Stoodley got behind the wheel of the car knowing he had consumed excess alcohol.
“He then drove recklessly, endangering those in his vehicle and other members of the public.
“I hope this acts as a stark warning to anyone thinking about driving after consuming alcohol – that decision can take a life.”
As well as his 11 year prison sentence, Stoodley was also banned from driving for 10 and a half years.
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