Man, 31, jailed for causing quad bike death

Alex Evans, 31, has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to causing the death of 22-year-old Grace Vater in a quad bike accident on December 23, 2023. Evans, who was disqualified from driving and uninsured, was riding a single-seat quad bike with Vater sitting on the rear when she fell off and suffered severe head injuries. Despite immediate assistance at the scene, she was airlifted to Southmead Hospital but passed away two days later on Christmas Day. The court described Evans' decision to leave the scene as 'cowardly and shameful.' In addition to his prison sentence, he faces a six-year driving disqualification and an extended retest requirement. Vater's family expressed their grief, describing her as a kind and caring individual loved by many.