Michael Shaun Bomford was on trial on charges of drunk driving causing death and bodily harm, as well as dangerous driving causing death and bodily harm. Meghan's best friend, Kelsey Nelson, was also thrown from the vehicle and survived but suffered a serious brain injury.
She has no memory of the crash or what led to it, so she did not testify but was present in the courtroom for much of the trial. She thanked everyone who offered her family love and support in helping them cope with "the heartbreak of losing Meghan.
My children and I tried reaching out for help and we weren't able to find any support, unfortunately. You should be able to trust they will keep you safe.
We will forever keep Meghan close in our hearts and advocate for victims of drunk driving As Court of Queen's Bench Justice Kristine Eidsvik read her verdict, friend and family utterances of relief could be heard from the victims' friends and family in the gallery.
It's been difficult for all of our families to see and hear things that were being said and so it was incredibly validating to be able to sit there and see her say those words of guilty. This is the best day ever. During the trial that took place in December, Eidsvik heard evidence Bomford was drunk at the time of the crash with a blood-alcohol limit three times the legal limit.
Defence lawyer James Wyman had argued there wasn't enough evidence to prove it was his client behind the wheel while prosecutors Scott Wilson and Trevor Fik presented text messages between Meghan and her mother during the drive which suggested Bomford was driving. I was sent home with a walking frame and a wheelchair.
For Ciara, the accident spelled the end of her career in social care, which she was studying in college, and also her job in retail working in Dealz in the town. Afterwards, my life was very different. My life is completely changed now. And I've no interest in doing anything at the moment other than focusing on getting better. I was building my future. That's what he took from me. For Luke, it destroyed his ambitions for running in the local elections in and killed off the opening of his new clothes shop Tailored Fashions Menswear in Moate.
Asked if they had a message for any other motorist considering driving their car after drinking, Luke answered: "I'd ask them to think about what Ciara has gone through. She came within a hair's breadth of being paralysed for the rest of her life. We're lucky we didn't die. Don't be that driver. Because, the next family mightn't survive to tell their story. Available on Apple and Android devices.
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