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Kevin Miller, a 71-year-old lorry driver, was sentenced to 13 months in jail for causing the death of Rebecca Ableman, a 30-year-old mother, due to careless driving. Millers unsecured crane swung out and struck Rebecca, leaving her in a coma until her life support was ended. The crane was loosely tied to the trailer, and Miller failed to notice the shift in the load. Rebeccas final act saved her daughter, Autumn, but the tragedy has left Autumn without her mother. Millers poor maintenance habits and lack of proper safety measures were criticized in court. The prosecutors dropped the dangerous driving charge for careless driving after family input and expert checks. Miller received a two-year driving ban. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of basic safety measures on the roads.

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