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Amy Walker & Hannah Mackenzie Wood

Heartless driver who mowed down girl and left her dying on street jailed

An ‘arrogant and entitled’ motorist who struck and killed an 11-year-old girl has been sentenced to five years in prison.

Andrew Cairns, 36, was travelling back from work August 2020 when he mowed down Ruby Cropper as she and a friend crossed New Road in Radcliffe.

He sped away from the scene and ditched his vehicle, before making the short walk to his home and calling emergency services.

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