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Evey Staley

10 year old Evey Staley tragically died in August 2012 after the car she was in was hit by a drunk driver.

Evey’s story was used in the 2013 Christmas anti drink drive campaign. Below are a series of articles relating to Evey’s tragic accident.

27, August 2012·2 min read

Family and school tribute for Evey Rose Staley R.I.P.

Family tribute for 10 year old Evey, who tragically died this weekend after being involved in Friday's road traffic incident near Newport. Our deepest sympathies with Evey's family and friends and our best wishes for a quick recovery for her parents, Neal and Penny.

2, June 2014·1 min read

Heart Wrenching video: Evey Staley’s family talking about that fatal crash

This heart-wrenching video shared over the weekend by the Brake Charity, seeks to enforce - If you're going to drive - Not a drag. Not a drop.

15, April 2013·4 min read

Heartfelt statement reveals sentencing disappointment after fatal crash

The driver could have received 14 years rather than ten say family of crash victim as they start their battle to deal with their loss.

one show presenters with neal penny and scarlett

26, April 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight family devastated by drunk driver share their story on The One Show

The Staley family, who lost their ten year old daughter to a drink driver in 2012, take part in a special feature on organ donation on BBC1's The One Show on Wednesday evening.

Staley car from drink drive accident

25, March 2015·1 min read

Killer of Evey Staley’s attempt to get sentence reduced fails

The family say the relief is indescribable and that justice has prevailed, as Robert Blakely's plea to have his ten year sentence reduced is thrown out by the Court of Appeal.

Staley car from drink drive accident

20, December 2016·5 min read

Over 100 arrests for drink and drug driving across the region

Police say that more than 100 motorists arrested for drink and drug driving during Operation Holly so far. It's not yet known how many of those were on the Isle of Wight.

9, December 2013·2 min read

Parents share heartbreak of losing their daughter to a drink driver

Hampshire police anti-drink and drug driving campaign focuses on the story of Evey Staley.

25, August 2012·1 min read

Police appeal for witnesses to Newport collision

Our thoughts are with the family of three in last night's road traffic incident, who all sustained life threatening injuries

Prison bars

15, April 2013·1 min read

Sandown man jailed for ten years over fatal crash

Robert Blakely was today sentenced to ten years after pleading guilty to causing the death of Evey Staley whilst driving under the influence of alcohol.

Yorkshire dales

5, March 2015·1 min read

Staley family win holiday thanks to public vote

Organisers of the competition say Neal Staley prompted the team to think about giving others in the competition a free break instead of the proposed money-off vouchers, so they are sending four families on a free break.

Neal and Penny Staley:

10, February 2015·1 min read

Your vote could help this Island family struck by tragedy

Your vote could help this Isle of Wight family who have been shortlisted for a break in the Yorkshire Dales. We're sure you'll agree they're deserving candidates.

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