A DRUG-driver from Llandudno who killed another motorist before fleeing the scene has had his prison sentence increased.

John Frazer Yates, 28, of no fixed abode, will now serve 11 years and three months in jail after the Court of Appeal determined on April 20 that his initial sentence was unduly lenient.

He had been jailed for eight years and three months in January after killing Christopher Smith, 41, on the M6 motorway, having been driving at speeds of about 128mph.

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The court heard that, at just after midnight on November 15, 2022, Yates was travelling northbound on the M6, between junctions 20 and 21.

Temporary roadworks, which had a speed limit of 50mph, forced Yates to move into a single lane of traffic.

But due to the excessive speed Yates was travelling at, he collided with a vehicle driven by a third party, before hitting Mr Smith’s car.

Yates got out of his car and fled the scene, but was arrested several hours later.

He refused to provide his details or a breath sample upon his arrest.

After Yates was taken to the hospital, he failed to give a blood sample.

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The Solicitor General, Michael Tomlinson KC MP, said: “John Frazer Yates was travelling at dangerously excessive speeds and, through his reckless actions, caused the tragic death of another had motorist.

“The offence was aggravated by him callously fleeing the scene, not thinking he would be picked up by the CCTV cameras.

“I would like to express my heartfelt condolences to Christopher Smith’s family and I welcome the court’s decision to extend Yates’ sentence in what were truly tragic circumstances.”

Yates pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and failing to provide a sample before being jailed at Chester Crown Court on January 20.

He was also banned from driving for 12-and-a-half years.

The sentence been referred to the Court of Appeal for being unduly lenient.