Jordan Bannon

Jordan Bannon has been involved in a significant criminal case in the UK, resulting in a conviction and imprisonment for a fatal hit-and-run incident.

Key Facts, Dates, and Court Decisions:

• Incident Date: On December 18, 2021, at approximately 2:10 AM, Jordan Bannon collided with 27-year-old pedestrian Benjamin Allen on Station Road, Cliffe, and failed to stop. Mr. Allen was pronounced dead at the scene.
• Arrest: Kent Police arrested the then 33-year-old Jordan Bannon after discovering a damaged Volkswagen Scirocco linked to the collision outside his Church Street home. Officers forced entry and found Bannon asleep, arresting him at 5:05 AM.
• Charges: Bannon was charged with causing death by careless driving and driving while unlicensed. He denied both charges in court.
• Trial and Conviction: A trial was held at Maidstone Crown Court in March 2026, where a jury found Bannon guilty of the offenses.
• Sentencing: On June 23, 2026, Bannon was sentenced to 20 months (1 year and 8 months) in prison. He was also disqualified from driving for three years and will be required to pass an extended re-test before regaining his license.
• Court Appearances: Public court records indicate legal proceedings for Jordan Bannon (Reference T20227217) at Maidstone Combined Court Centre, with hearing dates including June 22, 2026, and June 24, 2026. These appearances were related to the charges and subsequent sentencing.

Detective Constable Kayleigh Archer commented that the tragic loss of life could have been avoided had Bannon paid due care and attention, and his failure to stop showed a complete lack of humanity and remorse.