Kasper Stankiewicz

Kasper Stankiewicz, a 19-year-old from Congresbury, UK, has been involved in public criminal proceedings related to a fatal road traffic collision that occurred on September 10, 2024.

Key facts and legal proceedings:

• Incident Date: September 10, 2024, on the A370 near Puxton Park, Weston-super-Mare.
• Victim: 18-year-old Alfie Gray, who was riding a motorbike and tragically died at the scene after a collision with Stankiewicz's vehicle.
• Charges: Stankiewicz was charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
• Initial Plea: He pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving at the start of his trial, but the trial proceeded to determine if he was guilty of the more serious charge of dangerous driving.
• Court Appearances:
• He appeared at North Somerset Magistrates' Court, but the case was transferred to Bristol Crown Court.
• A plea and trial preparation hearing was scheduled for October 1, 2025, at Bristol Crown Court.
• He pleaded not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at Bristol Crown Court on October 1, 2025.
• His trial took place at Bristol Crown Court, commencing around May 11, 2026, and lasting three days.
• Court Decision: On May 13, 2026, a jury at Bristol Crown Court delivered a unanimous verdict, finding Kasper Stankiewicz guilty of causing the death of Alfie Gray by dangerous driving.
• Sentencing: Stankiewicz was released on court bail following the verdict and is scheduled to be sentenced at Bristol Crown Court on July 9, 2026. A temporary driving ban was also granted against him until the sentencing hearing. The judge indicated that he would "most likely be facing a significant custodial sentence."