A POLICE officer who investigated the crash that killed test drive passenger Gavin Collier, 20, has said he is satisfied with the jailing of the driver, but that there were no winners in the case.

Motorist Nathan Morris, 24, who was selling his Peugeot Rallye car, was behind the wheel when the car crashed on the A4139 Penally bypass, killing Mr Collier who had been interested in buying the car.

Investigators found speed was a factor when the car crashed into a stationary 4x4. It also had a defective shock absorber.

PC Justin Williams of Dyfed Powys Police’s Roads Policing Unit was the investigating officer on the case.

He said: "No matter how long Mr Morris serves in prison, the sad fact remains that nothing will ever bring back Gavin, and Mr Morris will have to live with that fact for the rest of his life.

"I am satisfied with the court’s decision to find Nathan Morris guilty of the more serious offence of causing death by dangerous driving and the subsequent handing-down of a four year custodial sentence.

"There are no winners in this case and Gavin’s untimely and tragic death should serve as a potent reminder about the terrible consequences of reckless and dangerous driving."

A victim statement from Jonathan Collier, Gavin’s father was handed to the court.

Mr Collier said: "As a direct result of Gavin’s death, several family members have suffered from health problems and sadly Gavin’s grandmother died suddenly in January this year. The funeral was held just a week before the court case.

“When Gavin was aged only 13, his mother died from a brain tumour, which made him realise how precious life is. He loved life and lived it to the full. He had many interests including cycling, bodybuilding, boxing and of course he loved cars among other interests.

“Gavin’s loss before his 21st birthday has had a devastating effect on me and my family and the trauma caused by Mr Morris’ actions cannot be overstated.

“Gavin was much loved and will be forever sorely missed.