Van driver sentenced over fatal smart motorway crash

A van driver has been sentenced after a fatal crash on a smart motorway. The incident occurred on the M1 motorway, where the driver, identified as [Driver's Name], was found to be at fault. The collision resulted in the death of [Victim's Name], a passenger in another vehicle. The court heard that [Driver's Name] had been using his mobile phone at the time of the incident, leading to a loss of concentration. Sentencing took place at [Court Name], where [Driver's Name] received a [Sentence Length] prison sentence and a driving ban. Road safety campaigners have once again raised concerns about the safety of smart motorways following this tragic event.