In an unbelievable twist, Ryan Bedford, 30, tried to dodge a speeding ticket by pinning the blame on a deceased man! Caught doing 59mph in a 50mph zone on the A465, Bedford was served a notice of intended prosecution. Instead of owning up, he falsely named Benjamin Sheen, a man who had already passed away, resulting in a heartbreaking letter being sent to Sheen’s grieving mum, Pamela.
Pamela, still reeling from her son’s loss, was devastated to see his name dragged into such a mess. This cruel act added salt to the wound for a family already in mourning.
Facing the music at Cardiff Crown Court, Bedford, with a history of motoring offences, pled guilty to perverting the course of justice. His excuse? He claimed dyslexia caused a misunderstanding of the form. The court wasn’t buying it, especially after discovering he had 12 previous convictions, including drug and dangerous driving.
His defence stated it was a “moment of madness” following a traumatic accident that led to Bedford losing his leg in 2023. Despite his apology, the court sentenced him to 10 months in prison and banned him from driving for over two years.
Recorder Andrew Hammond summed it up perfectly: Bedford caused “entirely unnecessary grief” and should be “ashamed” of himself. What do you think of this shocking attempt to avoid a speeding ticket? Share your thoughts!