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Gambler Sentenced After Crash Injures Pregnant Woman, Children

2/26/2026

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Jack Bentley, 30, was sentenced to 28 months for dangerous driving after his Focus crashed into a stationary car on a Derby highway.
Dashcam footage shows he used gambling apps on his phone.
The crash forced a pregnant woman into a C-section, left the newborn in intensive care, and injured two children and their dog.
Police condemned the conduct as despicable, saying he could have avoided the crash.

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Jack Bentley, 30, was sentenced to 28 months for dangerous driving after his Focus crashed into a stationary car on a Derby highway.
Dashcam footage shows he used gambling apps on his phone.
The crash forced a pregnant woman into a C-section, left the newborn in intensive care, and injured two children and their dog.
Police condemned the conduct as despicable, saying he could have avoided the crash.