R v. Taylor

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A man borrows a truck without the consent of the owner, and is then involved in a collision with another driver, who is killed. He is charged with the offence of “aggravated vehicle taking”, which arises where a person using a car unlawfully causes damage or injury. There is no evidence that the manner of his driving cause the fatal accident, so can he be convicted of the offence? Lord Sumption delivers the unanimous judgment.