A drink driver who killed a pedestrian in a 90mph collision has been jailed for more than six years.
Callum Fox hit Jim Paterson, 63, after he had been at a cocktail bar and ignored pleas not to get behind the wheel of his Mercedes A45.
The 29-year-old was more than double the alcohol limit at the time of the incident in Paisley, Renfrewshire, in the early hours of 27th November, 2022.
Timeshare salesman Fox was today sentenced at the High Court in Glasgow.
He had earlier admitted causing the death of father-of-three Mr Paterson by dangerous driving.
Lord Cubie jailed Fox for six years and four months. The term was cut from eight years due to the guilty plea.
The judge said Fox had shown a “selfish disregard” for the laws of the road.
Lord Cubie stated: “I have read the victim impact statements – Mr Paterson was a much-loved partner, father, grandfather, brother and cousin.
“The consequences of his loss will hang over them indefinitely.
“The speed was a material factor – grossly excessive, 90mph in a 30mph zone while accelerating, giving Mr Paterson no chance.
“The harm caused could not be higher.”
Fox, also of Paisley, was further banned from the road for 11 years and two months after he is released.
Shipyard worker Mr Paterson had been heading home after a “curry night” with a friend and cousin when tragedy struck.
Fox, meantime, had been out with others, having downed six or seven drinks at Lumins Cocktail and Sports Bar in Paisley.
He was described by a friend as “really drunk”, but still drove his car towards a house party in the town.
One person warned him not to get behind the wheel.
Witnesses reported Fox as “overtaking at speed”, “driving really fast” and “swerving all over the road”.
Prosecutor Alex Prentice KC said: “Just after 12.26am, Mr Paterson started to cross the road and was struck by Fox’s car.”
Tests later found that Fox had driven from 66mph five seconds before the collision up to 91mph at the time of impact.
Fox and others remained at the scene following the incident.
He told police: “It was me, I was driving when I hit the guy.”
A test found that he had 113mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood. The legal limit is 50mg.
Mr Paterson, also of Paisley, sadly never survived. His significant injuries included fractures to the skull, spine, sternum and collarbone.
The court was told today that Fox “could offer no excuses” for what he had done.
After the tragedy, it was reported that Mr Paterson’s family had been planning an event to raise funds for road safety charity Brake, who had been supporting them following the death.
Jim’s daughter Amanda said at the time: “Everyone has been so kind and offering so much.”