Pair jailed following death of dog-walker in hit-and-run in 2021

A man was hit by a car being driven on Hollin Lane

Two local men have been jailed following the death of a man in a hit and run incident in Middleton in 2021.

Dylan Loasby (aged 20), of Dunwood Park Courts in Shaw, was sentenced to 27 months imprisonment at Minshull Street Crown Court after being found guilty of causing death by careless driving and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

Karl Jones (40), of Birch Hall Close in Oldham, was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment after being found guilty of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.

On October 31, 2021, shortly after 9.10pm, Marius Tartar, who was 35, had left his home address to go to a local shop while walking his dog.

On his way there, he was hit by a car being driven by Loasby on Hollin Lane.

Marius was transported to hospital where sadly, despite the best efforts of emergency services and hospital staff, he died on November 13, 2021.

Loasby, who was uninsured and did not have a licence, failed to stop at the scene and did not attend a police station until November 2 where he was arrested.

Jones, the registered keeper of the car, allowed Loasby use of the car knowing he had no insurance, no licence and was driving it on false number plates, which he asked Loasby to dispose of following the collision, so that investigating officers would not link him with the vehicle.

Detective Constable Jack Gregory, from Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Loasby should not have been behind the wheel of that car, and his decisions that night resulted in the death of a man who was simply out to walk his dog.

“This was entirely avoidable and I hope that Loasby takes his time behind bars to think about his actions.

"Likewise, Jones, who tried to frustrate this investigation, is now rightly too behind bars.

"I hope this sentencing sends a strong message to other drivers.

“Our thoughts remain with Marius' family today, and we hope that they continue to heal and find comfort.”

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