Don't miss a thing by signing up to the MyOldham newsletter here A dentist from Bolton who was found guilty of causing the death of a ‘devoted’ granddad during a crash in Oldham has avoided jail.
Naveed Patel, 32, of Waterslea Drive, was convicted at a trial last month of causing the death of 76-year-old David Eyre by careless driving.
In moments before the collision on February 15, 2019, Patel had been speeding in a Range Rover at 59 mph in a 40 mph zone. Read more: 'We want our say and to set things straight' - Further 'frustration' for Yousef Makki's heartbroken family He crashed into Mr Eyre's car as the pensioner, who was on the way to a routine appointment, was turning out of Hilbre Avenue onto Broadway in Royton.
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