Soares pleaded guilty to his crimes at Portsmouth Crown Court on Friday. Ruan Soares has been jailed for causing the death of his friend in Fontwell crash He was sentenced to five years for causing death by dangerous driving over the incident at 11.30pm on September 28, 2019. He was also given three years for causing serious injury by dangerous driving. His sentences will run concurrently. He also received a 90 month driving ban. Investigating Officer Gemma Clarke added: “This case highlights the seriousness of driving dangerously for the road conditions at excess speeds. “The consequences of Soares’ actions have been devastating. “No sentence will ever reflect the sadness and loss of Weverton’s life. My thoughts are with his family and friends.”