Devastated family of Scots mum killed in horror crash 'gutted' by diabetic driver's jail sentence

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The family of an Annan mum killed in a horror crash have slammed the justice system after the driver responsible for her death was jailed for four years and four months.

Diabetic David Day was spotted repeatedly drifting across lanes on the day of the tragedy prompting one concerned motorist to immediately dial 999.

The 54-year-old from Dumfries eventually swerved onto the wrong side of the A75 near Eastriggs hitting Esme Henderson’s car.He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at a previous court hearing and was sentenced at Lanark on Wednesday.The length of the jail term has been criticised by Esme’s family.Her devastated husband Bruce said on social media: “I feel no real relief from the court’s decision, just sense of deep disappointment.”“It’s been just over two years since Esme was killed on her way to work by David Day.“Today in Lanark High Court he was sentenced to five years seven months but with reductions will serve four years four months.“No amount of jail time will fix what he has done.“The shock and pain which this insignificant little man has caused and admitted to will be felt by me and my family, and her friends for a lifetime.”Esme’s devastated daughter Joanne Anderson was left “absolutely gutted” by the sentence.She described it as “an insult” to her mum’s life and added: “Another blow and kick in the teeth for my family in this hellish two years.”Esme, 55, never recovered having suffered a fatal neck injury in the smash on August 5 2020.It happened after Day was spotted “weaving all over the motorway” to the alarm of other drivers.Day, of Dalskairth, Dumfries, had been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2016.But, it emerged “concerns” were later raised by medics about how he managed