Ryan Shelby was seen passing several vehicles as he drove along the A259 in Hastings, East Sussex, before entering a white crossing area and hitting Ollie Paxton as he crossed the road. The 23-year-old factory worker is estimated to have been driving between 107 and 113 mph and hit Paxton without braking. The victim, described as a “beloved husband, wonderful father and dear friend”, died at the scene on March 9, 2021. “Perfect Speeds” Selby, of Burry Road, St Leonards, pleaded guilty at Lewes Crown Court to dangerous driving and was jailed for seven-and-a-half years and banned from driving for eight years and three months. Sentencing him, Judge Christine Laing KC said: “You showed a blatant disregard for the rules of the road and given how dangerous your driving was to other road users, your utter disregard is shocking. “I have no doubt that you didn’t see Ollie Paxton because of your ridiculous speeds, despite the fact that it was a residential area with two schools nearby.” Detective Constable Tudor Wells, of Sussex Police, said: “This incident has had a devastating impact on the family of a much-loved father and husband. “Shelby habitually drove recklessly and on March 9, 2021 this had tragic consequences that demonstrate the horrific consequences of speeding.” Image: Oli Paxton is described as a ‘beloved husband, wonderful father and dear friend’. Pic: Sussex Police Image: Pic: Sussex Police “A man of endless generosity” Mr Paxton’s widow, Jill Paxton, said: “When Oli was killed, mine and my children’s lives were irreparably damaged and, sadly, the justice system cannot deliver a sentence for this unjustified damage. “Oli was selfless, good-natured and genuine; a man of endless generosity, a devoted husband and a fun-loving father who can never be replaced. “At 110mph in a 40mph zone, he showed complete disregard for the lives of others and his reckless behavior inevitably robbed my husband and three young boys of their father. “I can only hope that Ryan is haunted by this experience, preventing him from endangering others again. “May Oli’s death serve as a reminder to those who take risks when driving. “A car can be a deadly weapon and your actions could have unimaginable consequences.”
