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Jura you are not going to win, and like me you have to come to terms with what has happened and move on. There is stuff all around me that belonged to Erik, its his birthday in 13 days time (24 Feb) and he was killed on 1st March. We cant bring him back, but we did hope for some justice or something, all we got was confirmation that Mr L.. did not give a jot.   As for Mr L.. saying Eriks headlights were not working, this is not true. I was with Erik all day and he had just popped out to pick up a friend. His car was in fine working order, he had not been drinking and we were all looking forward to an evening of music making.   Jane

Thanks everyone for your comments. This forum was the first place I turned after the crash and I wanted to let you all know what had happened. We have had  a hell of a year as a result of the crash, dealing with French authority and this guy seems to have walked free. I havent the strength to start a fight with admin, Ill just let him win again. Jane

Thanks Leo for putting up that link.   Russetthouse - This guy needs naming and shaming. But apart from that it is a fact that he did it and I thought it would be ok to put facts on the forum, they have been printed in the paper.

XXXX XXX XX XXXXX XXXXXwas found guilty of causing the death of our friend, in a car crash whilst driving on the wrong side of the road. He had drunk four lagers, he said.   He received a five month suspended jail term after being convicted in his absence at a court in Argentan and a 500 euro fine. He has 10 days to appeal.   We were witnessess, we gave statements, we were ignored. We were not told of the court hearing. I am so cross with the French system. It seems to me that if you pretend not to speak French you can get away with murder and this has proved it to me. I am at a loss for words, I just hope that the scene of the crash stays with XXXXX XXX everyday for the rest of his life.   Jane

Maybe folk dont want to leave their homes incase of flooding in the UK!