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A drunk driver killed a grandad in a 91-mile-an-hour smash . ‌

Callum Fox, 29, struck pedestrian Jim Paterson, 63, in Paisley in the early hours of November 27 2022. ‌

Fox - who was described as "really drunk" - had earlier been at a cocktail bar with friends and ignored a plea for him not to drive. ‌

However, Fox got behind the wheel of his Mercedes AMG A45 to go to a house party while two-and-a-half times over the limit.

Jim was heading home after a "curry night" with his friend and cousin when he encountered speeding Fox as he crossed the road.

Dad-of-three Jim - who was married for 46 years - unfortunately lost his life at the scene. ‌

First offender Fox pleaded guilty today, Monday, November 17 at the High Court in Glasgow to causing death by danger

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