Drink driver, 36, who killed her boyfriend in head-on crash with another car after pub binge is jailed for eight years

• Stacey Deavin pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving on Thursday

A drink driver has been jailed for eight years after she caused a fatal crash that killed her boyfriend.

Stacey Deavin, 36, of Meadowside Court in Basingstoke, was sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving when under the influence of drink or drugs.

She was almost twice the limit when she got behind the wheel in January 2022 after spending several hours in the pub with Reid Ben Lewis Logue.

With the 23 year old in the passenger seat, the 36 year old’s Ford Focus collided with another car head-on, causing serious injuries for Deavin, Reid and the other driver.

Police were called to Roman Road, at the junction for Roman Way, just before 7pm on Saturday 8 January after a collision between a Ford and a Honda Civic.

Reid was taken to hospital but sadly died a week later.

Ms Deavin pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving on Thursday

A tribute written by Reid’s family at the time said: ‘Reid was the most loving, caring and funniest son and brother.

‘Reid will be dearly missed by all wider family and friends. He had an infectious smile, an incredible personality and a heart of gold.

‘We are absolutely heartbroken that our beautiful boy has been taken so early, we love you forever and always Reidy boy x.’

Deavin was sentenced to eight years in prison at Salisbury Crown Court, Wilts.

The court heard the couple had spent several hours at the The White Hart pub in Basingstoke on the afternoon of Saturday 6 January 2022.

Deavin was 1.8 times the legal drink drive limit when she crashed into a Honda Civic on nearby Roman Road – around a mile away – just before 7pm.

As well as being jailed, Deavin was also banned from driving for nine years. 

She will need to take an extended re-test before receiving a licence again.

Reid sadly died after being taken to hospital a week after the head-on collision

PC Kelly Hargreaves, of Hampshire Police’s Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: ‘Deavin was 1.8 times the drink driving limit when she got behind the wheel that evening.

‘She would have known that she was over the limit, as she had been drinking in the pub just before the collision.

‘I hope this makes other people think twice before thinking they could just drive home from the pub. Even if it is just a five minute journey, it’s not worth the risk.’

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