Arrogant driver who killed young woman smirks outside court before crying at being jailed

Arrogant driver who killed young woman smirks outside court before crying at being jailed"Arrogant" Dean Tolan, 36, pleaded guilty to causing the death of 29-year-old Ellie Smart by dangerous driving and has been sentenced to nine years behind barsNewsAnders Anglesey News Reporter11:26, 21 Apr 2026Updated 11:51, 21 Apr 2026Moment 'arrogant' driver who killed woman is seen smirking outside courtThis is the moment an "arrogant" driver who killed a young woman was seen smirking outside court just moments before he cried over being jailed.‌Footage showed Dean Tolan, 36, as he arrived at Sheffield Crown Court for sentencing after he pleaded guilty to causing the death of 29-year-old Ellie Smart by dangerous driving. The clip showed Tolan appearing to use his hands-free function on his phone as he smirks.‌He was also seen joking with others and carrying a large overnight bag as he waited to enter the building. Tolan later sobbed in the dock as he was jailed for nine years over the horror crash in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, on January 25, 2024.‌View 4 ImagesTolan was jailed for nine years (Image: South Yorkshire Police / SWNS)READ MORE: Speeding driver who killed young woman smirks outside court before sentencingREAD MORE: Energy bill breakthrough could cut the price of electricityTolan has been banned from driving for 10 years. It emerged that in addition to his speeding at 58 miles per hour when he fatally struck Ms Shaw as she attempted to cross the road, Tolan was also found to not be wearing his glasses - despite being part of licence conditions.Judge Jeremy Richardson KC said he believed Tolan, of Sheffield, South Yorks., showed an "errant disregard and arrogance" for the rules. He was also using his phone moments beforehand, the court heard.‌View 4 ImagesEllie Smart was tragically killed when she was struck by Tolan (Image: South Yorkshire Police / SWNS)In a powerful statement to the court, Ms Smart's parents said they h...