An HGV driver who struck and killed another driver while he was helping him reverse into a narrow gap, has been given a suspended prison sentence.
Alisher Jumanov had climbed over the locked rear gates at the Pearl Truck Stop in Blyth, Nottinghamshire in January 2024 after driving in error down Long Brecks Lane towards the A1.
Unable to turn around and anxious about running out of hours, Jumanov sought help to get inside.
The gates were unlocked and Godfrey, 61, moved his lorry out of the way so that Jumanov could pass through.
Nottinghamshire police said he and another man then guided him through the narrow gap and over several concrete sleepers on the ground.
However, Jumanov lost control of his lorry and collided with Godfrey, pinning him against a parked container trailer. He died at the scene.
Jumanov, 46, admitted wrongdoing in his police interview and pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving at the first opportunity.
He was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on 8 September to a six-month sentence suspended for two years and banned from driving for 12 months.
Detective Constable Liah Lane, of Nottinghamshire police’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “This was a tragic incident that resulted in the sudden death of a hard-working lorry driver as he sought to help a stranger.
“Jumanov never intended to hurt anyone on that fateful evening, but the fact is that he should never have been in that location in the first place.
“After ignoring a clear warning sign that the road was not suitable for heavy goods vehicles, he then commenced a needlessly hazardous manoeuvre that very quickly cost another man his life.
“I am pleased he has now answered for his mistake in court, and hope this case serves as a reminder to other drivers about the potential consequences of such careless driving.”
