Hit-and-run driver jailed after killing man while ‘full of booze and gear’

The court was told that a front-seat passenger had been playing with the car’s controls, trying to connect his phone to the radio, before the crash.

Gallacher was using his mobile phone while driving and was trying to show the passenger something related to boxing on the device.

At the time, he was said to be “full of it on booze and gear”.

The passenger shouted on Gallacher to move, having seen Craig in front of the car.

The court was told that he continued to drive after the collision and was heard stating he could not stop as he was already “on the run”.

All the passengers were said to be upset. Gallacher initially refused to stop to let them out, but they were eventually dropped off.

Emergency crews arrived at the scene to help Craig, but he did not recover. He had injuries to his head and body.

After his death, the victim’s described him as a “beloved dad and papa”.

Gallacher was arrested in early February 2025 for a separate matter. He admitted he had not tried to get help for Craig, but denied being under the influence of booze or gear, claiming he had taken prescribed medication.

Lord Renucci told Gallacher: “You have pled guilty to an extremely serious charge. No sentence can in any way make up for the loss suffered by Mr Craig’s family and friends as a result of his premature death at your hands.

“You have an appalling record including two [convictions] for dangerous driving. Mr Craig was a vulnerable pedestrian and you did not stop afterwards even when you were asked to do so by passengers.”

Gallacher was also banned from the road for 12 years and five months.