Moment callous hit-and-run driver is captured on CCTV footage driving in his damaged car after killing a father and son

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This is the moment a hit-and-run driver was captured on CCTV driving in his damaged car after killing a father and son. 

Footage shows Paul Yates, 36, putting the bonnet back down on his uninsured VW Golf just moments after ploughing into cyclists Dean Jones, 44, and Lewis Daines, 16.   

South Yorkshire Police said Yates briefly walked over to the pair as they lay critically injured, before fleeing the scene in his battered red vehicle.

He was this week jailed for 12 years after pleading guilty to causing the deaths by dangerous driving along with a separate count of dangerous driving.

Yates had been drinking in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, before getting behind the wheel on January 20 last year, Sheffield Crown Court heard.

Paul Yates (pictured), 36, has been jailed for 12 years after pleading guilty causing the deaths by dangerous driving along with a separate count of dangerous driving

Paul Yates (pictured), 36, has been jailed for 12 years after pleading guilty causing the deaths by dangerous driving along with a separate count of dangerous driving

He was captured calmly stopping his vehicle in the middle of a road to shut its bonnet, which had come open following the smash

He was captured calmly stopping his vehicle in the middle of a road to shut its bonnet, which had come open following the smash

Yates collided with cyclists Dean Jones (right), 44, and Lewis Daines (left), 16

Yates collided with cyclists Dean Jones (right), 44, and Lewis Daines (left), 16 

Footage released by police shows he attempted to overtake a vehicle at speed before he then lost control and struck Dean and Lewis.

Video later shows how Yates had driven off from the scene of the crash in his damaged car, which by this time had its airbags deployed.

He was also captured calmly stopping his vehicle in the middle of a road to shut its bonnet, which had come open following the smash.

A short time later, he collided with the back of a Volkswagen Tiguan, leaving a woman and her children with minor injuries.

Yates spent 11 days on the run before he was finally arrested and charged.

Speaking after sentencing, sergeant John Taylor, from South Yorkshire Police, said: ‘Yates’ decisions on that evening has left a family without two of their loved ones. I am glad his sentence reflects his poor actions.

‘Dean and Lewis lost their lives and Yates has now lost his freedom for some considerable time.

‘His children and family will also be affected because of his actions on that night.

Footage released by police shows he attempted to overtake a vehicle at speed before he then lost control and struck Dean and Lewis. Pictured: The Volkswagen Golf after the accident

Footage released by police shows he attempted to overtake a vehicle at speed before he then lost control and struck Dean and Lewis. Pictured: The Volkswagen Golf after the accident

Video later shows how Yates had driven off from the scene of the crash in his damaged car, which by this time had its airbags deployed. Pictured: The Volkswagen Golf after the accident

Video later shows how Yates had driven off from the scene of the crash in his damaged car, which by this time had its airbags deployed. Pictured: The Volkswagen Golf after the accident

‘Throughout this investigation, Dean, Lewis and their family have remained at the heart of our inquiry, alongside ensuring Yates cannot cause any further harm to our communities.

‘Following the collision, witnesses helped us to identify Yates and confirm his involvement, with extensive enquiries leading us to discover that he was travelling more than the 30mph limit, and had been drinking prior.

‘This helped us build a strong case against him and ensure he was brought before the courts.’

‘Our thoughts remain with Dean and Lewis’ family. As their heartache continues, they have showed immense strength in supporting us to bring Yates to justice.’




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