A driver has been jailed after he ran over and killed a seven-year-old boy while driving without insurance. The incident occurred on Longfield Avenue, near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, when Nathan Shaw, 35, drove his BMW X4 into Jack Rooke. Emergency services were called to the scene, and Jack was taken to the hospital for treatment. However, he died shortly after the collision, which happened around 6 p.m. on August 30, 2023. West Yorkshire Police launched an investigation and later discovered that Shaw was driving without valid insurance. Yesterday, at Leeds Crown Court, Shaw was sentenced to 42 months in prison after pleading guilty to causing death by driving without insurance and two charges of perverting the course of justice. He was also banned from driving for 57 months. Jack’s mother released a victim personal statement expressing the profound impact of her son’s death. She described how her life has been “wrecked” and said she will “never recover” from losing him. She shared the emotional pain of being a parent who had to carry her son’s body to his funeral and the unbearable memory of watching paramedics try to save his life, only to be told he had died. She also spoke about the difficulty of explaining Jack’s death to her other children and the lasting effect it has had on her and her family, including her daughter Mya, who lost her best friend. Following the collision, Shaw was arrested at the scene and later charged after a thorough investigation by the Major Collision Enquiry Team (MCET). Detective Sergeant Nina Roper, who led the investigation, described the tragedy of Jack’s death and acknowledged the devastation felt by his family. She emphasized the emotional weight of the loss, noting that the impact of such a young child’s death is difficult for many to fully understand. Roper expressed her condolences to Jack’s family and acknowledged the significance of Shaw’s sentencing. The case has drawn attention to the dangers of driving without insurance, as well as the severe consequences of such actions. Shaw’s sentence reflects the gravity of the crime, and the case serves as a reminder of the importance of responsible driving and proper insurance coverage. The tragedy has left a lasting mark on the community and on Jack’s family, who continue to cope with the profound loss of a young boy who was described as loving and happy.