A Pembrokeshire chef has admitted causing the death of a much-loved taxi driver in a tragic car accident.
Mateusz Sikorski, 30, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving charges in Swansea Crown Court on Monday, October 7.
The fatal crash occurred on September 2, 2024, when Sikorski's BMW collided with a silver Volkswagen taxi driven by 57-year-old Christopher Boyle, also known as "Mucker."
Mr. Boyle, a father of five and a well-respected member of the Tenby community, tragically died at the scene of the accident.
Following the crash, Sikorski was arrested and charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
He initially appeared in court on September 5 and was remanded in custody. However, he was later granted bail on September 12 with strict conditions.
At Monday's hearing, Judge Catherine Richards renewed Sikorski's bail conditions and adjourned the case for sentencing until November 8.
The accident took place on the Penally by-pass near Tenby, and the subsequent inquest into Mr. Boyle's death has been adjourned due to the ongoing criminal proceedings.
A post-mortem examination confirmed that Mr. Boyle died as a result of multiple traumatic injuries.
Mr. Boyle's funeral was held on September 27 at St Mary's Church in Tenby. His family requested that donations be made to The Firefighters Charity in his memory.
In a tribute, Mr. Boyle's family described him as "very involved in the community" and someone who "would do anything to help anyone."
Fellow taxi driver Gabriel Nowak echoed these sentiments, saying, "I cannot think of anyone in Tenby, or even Pembrokeshire, who will not have known Mucker."
Customers and fellow drivers described Mr. Boyle as "one in a million," "such a gent," and "the nicest guy ever."
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