Drunk Scots footballer jailed after killing Rangers fan dad in horror crash
dailyrecord.co.ukA drunk Scots junior footballer who killed a Rangers supporting dad in a horror crash has been jailed for four years. Craig Forbes, 23, struck David Horn's vehicle on the A78 in Inverclyde on October 15, 2022.Largs Thistle player Forbes - who had earlier attended a wedding - was over twice the limit when he overtook another vehicle when it was unsafe moments before the collision.
Both Forbes and Mr Horn's vehicles rotated after the point of impact with the 59-year-old victim becoming trapped inside.Tragically Mr Horn died from his serious injuries in hospital.
Tributes were paid to him at his beloved Ibrox Stadium as fans held an applause in the 59th minute at a Rangers and Livingston match.Mr Horn, a season ticket holder from Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde, travelled to matches on the local supporters bus.
He was described as "loving, caring and compassionate husband and father, and a ready, willing and true friend to many.”The retired procurement manager for Hewlett Packard is survived by his wife and two children.
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