A man has been jailed after he admitted causing a fatal crash near Pwllheli.

20 year-old Droy Darroch-York was killed after his Ford Fusion car was struck by a speeding BMW at Pentreuchaf in June 2002.

Roger Brenninkmeyer, from Neston, Cheshire, reached speeds of up to 109mph on an unclassified road with blind bends, before he lost control of his car, which left the road and collided with the Ford.

Darroch-York was pronounced dead at the scene and Brenninkmeyer (60) was taken to the Royal Stoke University Hospital, where he remained for several weeks after suffering serious injuries.

Brenninkmeyer pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving when he appeared before a judge at Caernarfon Crown Court in September.

On Wednesday, he was sentenced to six years and eight months in prison.

Following the hearing, PC Gareth Rogers of the Serious Collisions Investigations Unit at North Wales Police, said: “This was a tragic incident which needlessly resulted in the death of a young man at just 20-years-old."

“It stands as a stark reminder of the consequences which driving dangerously and at excessive speed can have."

“Droy Darroch-York lost has lost his life in this collision and Roger Brenninkmeyer will now serve a custodial sentence for his involvement."

“This was a completely avoidable incident, and it is only through sheer luck that more weren’t killed that day due to Brenninkmeyer’s completely reckless actions."

“I understand that, whilst he is now behind bars for this offence, nothing is going to bring Droy back, and our thoughts continue to remain with his family and friends."

“Drivers must obey speed limits and respect the safety of other road users. Drivers are responsible for their actions and the temptation to take risks can have long lasting consequences, please take a second to consider is it worth it.”

Brenninkmeyer was also banned from driving for eleven years and ordered to take an extended re-test before getting back behind the wheel.

Nearly £1800 was raised in an online fundraiser held by the North Wales Wildlife Trust in memory of Mr Darroch-York, who was raised in Morfa Nefyn. He was involved with the Army Cadets and worked in a local pub.