{
  "id": 12683984,
  "title": "Drink-driver jailed for six years after crash killed husband and wife",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/drink-driver-jailed-for-six-years-after-crash-killed-husband-and-wife",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://newburytoday.co.uk/national/drink-driver-jailed-for-six-years-after-crash-killed-husband-and-wife-172650"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A former college lecturer has been sentenced to six years in prison for causing the deaths of a husband and wife in a drink-driving crash on the B981 in Cluny, Fife. Sophie Hynd, 33, was jailed and disqualified from driving for 10 years after pleading guilty to causing death and serious injury by dangerous driving. The incident occurred on December 19 last year, following a Christmas party. The 10-year-old boy who was in the car with the couple was seriously injured. Hynd had consumed alcohol throughout the day, reportedly drinking cider, spritz, Prosecco and possibly a Guinness shot. She was seen as \"pretty merry\" by colleagues and \"pretty drunk\" by another. After arriving home, she decided to drive to her boyfriend's house, despite plans to be collected. Her erratic driving led to a head-on collision with the couple's car, resulting in their deaths. Judge Michael O'Grady KC expressed deep sympathy for the victims and their families, stating that no punishment can ever reflect the loss of life or interminable grief. Hynd's defense lawyer noted her genuine remorse and mental anguish, emphasizing the inexplicable nature of her decision to drive while intoxicated.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}