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Driver who reversed over and killed a mother in front of her two young sons then set his car on fire is jailed

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Folker, R. (2026, November 12). Driver who reversed over and killed a mother in front of her two young sons then set his car on fire is jailed. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16288363/Driver-killed-mother-sons-car-fire-jailed.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-11-12 · by Robert Folker

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Kiel Sanderson, 40, was sentenced to seven years and two months in prison after he fatally struck 48-year-old Donna Smith outside her home in Bradford last August. The court found Sanderson guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after he reversed over the victim following a violent argument and then set his car on fire to destroy evidence. In addition to the prison sentence, he received an eight-year and seven-month driving disqualification and an extended re-test requirement. The report focuses on the tragic nature of the incident, which occurred in front of the victim's two young sons, and emphasizes the profound emotional impact on the family.
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Robert Folker
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Bradford Bradford Crown Court West Yorkshire the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team

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Donna PERSON · 10× Sanderson PERSON · 4× Bradford PERSON · 3× Donna Smith PERSON · 3× West Yorkshire GPE · 3× Kiel Sanderson PERSON · 2× Bradford Crown Court ORG · 1× Stacey Atkinson PERSON · 1× the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team ORG · 1×

Narrative

Kiel Sanderson, 40, fatally struck Donna Smith, 48, after a violent argument outside her home in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in August last year Donna's family said 'no sentence will bring Donna back', and that she was 'missed so very much' Sanderson seen driving before he killed mother-of-two Donna outside her home in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in August last year
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In a statement, Donna's family said 'no sentence will bring Donna back', and that she was 'missed so very much'.

Claims (21 extracted, 0 hedged)

A driver who reversed over and killed a mother in front of her young sons before setting his car on fire has been jailed for more than seven years. asserted
who → reverse → years
Kiel Sanderson, 40, fatally struck Donna Smith, 48, after a violent argument outside her home in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in August last year. asserted
Sanderson → strike → August
He then set his car on fire in a bid to destroy any potentially vital evidence. asserted
He → set → evidence
At Bradford Crown Court, he was found guilty yesterday of causing death by dangerous driving. asserted
he → find → driving
He had already admitted to perverting the course of justice. asserted
He → admit → justice
In a statement, Donna's family said 'no sentence will bring Donna back', and that she was 'missed so very much'. asserted
she → say → Donna
Sanderson was jailed for seven years and two months. asserted
Sanderson → jail → years
He was also disqualified from driving for eight years and seven months and he must also pass an extended re-test. asserted
he → disqualify → test
Paying tribute, Donna's family said: 'She was a daughter and a mum to her two sons. asserted
She → pay → sons
She is missed, so very much. asserted
She → miss → ?
'It has been particularly hard to come to terms with how Donna died. asserted
Donna → come → terms
We would like to thank the police investigation team for their dedication and hard work which helped secure the conviction of the man responsible for Donna's death.' asserted
which → like → death
Kiel Sanderson, 40, fatally struck Donna Smith, 48, after a violent argument outside her home in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in August last year Donna's family said 'no sentence will bring Donna back', and that she was 'missed so very much' Sanderson seen driving before he killed mother-of-two Donna outside her home in Bradford, West Yorkshire, in August last year asserted
he → strike → August
After the fatal incident, Sanderson then set his car on fire in a bid to destroy any potentially vital evidence. asserted
Sanderson → set → evidence
Senior Investigating Officer in the case, Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: 'This was a tragic and devastating incident in which Donna Smith lost her life after being struck by a vehicle driven by Sanderson, in full view of horrified witnesses, including her own sons. asserted
Smith → say → sons
'The evidence presented during the trial highlighted the shocking circumstances of her death and the profound impact it has had on all those who witnessed the incident. asserted
who → present → incident
Our thoughts remain firmly with Donna's family and loved ones. asserted
thoughts → remain → family
No verdict can undo the pain they have suffered, and they will continue to live with this devastating loss while reliving the distressing circumstances surrounding her death. asserted
they → undo → death
We would like to thank the witnesses who came forward to assist the investigation and recognise the professionalism and dedication of everyone involved in securing justice in this case. asserted
who → like → case
'While this conviction brings a measure of accountability, it cannot lessen the tragedy of a life lost. asserted
it → bring → life
We hope the outcome provides some measure of closure for Donna's family as they continue to come to terms with their loss.' asserted
they → hope → loss
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