Shoplifter was driving at 90mph moments before killing driver
The footage, released by police, shows the driver moments before a three-vehicle crash which killed a lorry driver. Ross Neiland, 38, from Littlehampton, has been jailed at Southampton Crown Court for nine years and nine months for causing the death of 36-year-old Michal Kaminski, from Salisbury, in the incident on the M27 motorway on February 21 last year. A Hampshire Constabulary spokesman said that Neiland had attempted to flee the scene of the crash which involved the black Volkswagen Polo he was driving, the lorry and a Nissan Juke car.
He was detained by members of the public and was found to be carrying meat, cheese and laundry detergent which had been shoplifted earlier that day, police said. The force spokesman said: "Ross Neiland was speeding at 90mph in spite of treacherous weather conditions before causing the fatal collision on February 21 last year. 
"Moments after the collision, Neiland attempted to flee the scene and had to be apprehended by members of the public on the grass verge at the side of the motorway. "The court heard Neiland was in possession of stolen goods when he was arrested, including meat, cheese and laundry detergent, which had been shoplifted earlier that day. "Despite the hard work of emergency services and other agencies, the carriageway was closed for two days as work was done to make sure the overhead gantry was safe following the collision."
Hampshire police have released footage showing the shocking crash that closed the M27 for days last year. Sadly, the crash resulted in the death of 38-year-old lorry driver, Michal Kaminski. pic.twitter.com/HSYROs4J3D[2]
-- Ross Marshall (@RossMarshall87) January 22, 2025[3]The video footage shows Neiland's car speeding on the motorway and the moments after the collision as he attempts to flee the scene. Phil Hanham, lead investigating officer, said: "Michal was innocently going about his daily work when his life was cruelly cut short that day by the selfish actions of another driver.
"The dashcam footage of Neiland speeding, despite the heavy rain, is extremely shocking to view. "He clearly had absolutely no regard for the safety of himself, his passengers and other road users. "I would like to pay tribute to the family and friends of Michal who have remained so dignified throughout the investigation and court proceedings.
"These scenes are incredibly difficult and upsetting for the members of the emergency services that are called to them while doing their jobs."
References
- ^ Sussex shoplifter jailed for M27 crash that killed lorry driver (www.theargus.co.uk)
- ^ pic.twitter.com/HSYROs4J3D (t.co)
- ^ January 22, 2025 (twitter.com)