The family of a man who was killed in a hit and run have paid tribute to him following the jailing of the driver who killed him.

Karl Bradshaw, 41, was struck by Stuart Nichols along Paston Ridings on October 20, 2022. 

Mr Bradshaw had fallen into the road close to the Deaf Blind Centre and a taxi dropping people off at the centre drove round him and stopped nearby to assist.

Nichols carried on driving and Mr Bradshaw was pronounced dead at the scene.

On Monday, May 13, at Cambridge Crown Court, Nicholls, of Empsons Farm, Postland, Crowland, was jailed for four years and four months having pleaded guilty to causing death by driving whilst disqualified at an earlier hearing.

He was also banned from driving for seven years.

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Sharing an emotional tribute, his family said: “Karl was taken from us in a tragic hit and run and we have finally received a form of justice for him.

“Karl was a loving son, father, brother, uncle and a friend to many. He was a happy go lucky man, with a great sense of wit and humour.

“Despite his own problems, he would always be there for anyone, whether it was providing help to be a friend or simply just to listen.

“The shock and impact to our family and friends has been massive, but with the lengthy legal proceedings behind us, hopefully now we will be able to start to grieve properly.”

Peterborough Matters: Nicholls, of Empsons Farm, Postland, Crowland, was jailed for four years and four months.Nicholls, of Empsons Farm, Postland, Crowland, was jailed for four years and four months. (Image: Cambridgeshire Police)