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Swindon man admits killing passenger in drink-drive crash

byDaniel Jae Webb
6 March 2025 | 1.25pm
Swindon man admits killing passenger in drink-drive crash
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A Swindon man has admitted killing his passenger in a drink-drive crash.

Artur Mieszczak crashed his car on Old Birdlip Hill in Witcombe, Gloucestershire, on 6 July 2023.

A male passenger died at the scene, while a female passenger sustained serious injuries.

The 41-year-old, of Old Town, Swindon, pleaded guilty to causing death while drink driving, causing death by driving a vehicle while uninsured and causing death by driving a vehicle without a licence.

At Gloucester Crown Court on Tuesday (4 March), he was remanded into custody ahead of sentencing on 12 March.

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