A man who killed a 12-year-old boy in a hit-and-run crash before fleeing to Latvia has been jailed. Dolars Aleksanders was sentenced at Warwick Crown Court after admitting to causing the death of Keaton Slater by dangerous driving.
Keaton was killed in a hit-and-run collision on Radford Road, Coventry, on June 14, 2024. Aleksanders, 23, was driving a BMW at speeds of more than 70mph in a 30mph zone when he struck Keaton shortly after 4.30pm. Paramedics were called, but the youngster had suffered fatal injuries.
Fled the scene and returned to Latvia
Instead of stopping to help Keaton, Aleksanders, who is originally from Latvia, fled the scene and abandoned his BMW more than six miles away on Frederick Road. He returned to his home country after the collision and remained there for more than two years.
Aleksanders was extradited back to the UK in August 2026. He pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving at Warwick Crown Court in September, Coventry Live reports.
Sentencing and impact
Aleksanders was jailed for nine years and four months for causing death by dangerous driving. He was also disqualified from driving for 16 years.
Today marks a significant moment for the Slaters, who have spent more than two years waiting for justice. Parents Louise and Clint have spoken publicly about their determination to see Aleksanders face the consequences of his actions.
