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Driver Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Fatal Crash

4/15/2026

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  • Ben Buchan was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for causing the death of Ben Taylor near Aberdeen in September 2022.
  • Buchan admitted driving up to 125 mph before losing control of his Audi RS3, leading to Taylor's fatal head injuries.
  • Taylor's mother, Trudi Walsh, urged recognition of reckless driving risks.
  • She called for stronger legal consequences and noted that Buchan's life has also been irrevocably changed.