Why is Jordan Goody in prison? Jordan Goody, aged 26, of Higher Efford Road, Plymouth, was sentenced to six years in prison on 8 May 2026 at Plymouth Crown Court after being found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. He struck 80-year-old Dilwyn Durham with an unlicensed, uninsured off-road motorbike on Beacon Park Road in Plymouth on 5 February 2024 and fled the scene. Mr Durham died in hospital three days later.

Who Is Jordan Goody?

Jordan Goody is a 26-year-old man from Higher Efford Road, Plymouth, Devon. He was riding an off-road KTM motorbike at the time of the fatal collision. The bike was not insured, not licensed for road use, and had no number plate attached, making it illegal to ride on public roads. Goody was not known as a prolific or organised criminal but was engaging in reckless and dangerous behaviour on a public street that resulted in the death of an elderly man.

He was prosecuted following an investigation by Devon and Cornwall Police’s Roads Policing Team and Serious Collisions Unit. He was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving at Plymouth Crown Court and sentenced on 8 May 2026, more than two years after the incident took place, reflecting the time taken to investigate, charge, and prosecute the case.

What Happened on 5 February 2024?

On the evening of 5 February 2024, police were called to Beacon Park Road in Plymouth following reports that a motorbike had struck a pedestrian. The report stated that the rider had fled the scene. Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police attended along with the emergency services. Dilwyn Durham, an 80-year-old local man, was found with life-threatening injuries on the road.

Witnesses provided accounts to investigators describing what they had seen in the moments before the collision. They told officers that Jordan Goody had been riding the off-road motorbike in a dangerous and reckless manner, pulling wheelies and overtaking vehicles on the public road shortly before the collision occurred. After striking Mr Durham, Goody did not stop to assist the victim or contact the emergency services. He left the scene with no regard for the life of the man he had just hit, while Mr Durham lay with critical injuries on the road.

Mr Durham was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he died in hospital three days later on 8 February 2024.

The Victim: Dilwyn Durham

Dilwyn Durham was an 80-year-old man from Plymouth, described as a local man and a war veteran. He was a pedestrian at the time of the collision and was not in any way responsible for the incident that took his life. The impact of his death on his family was reflected in the court proceedings, with the case highlighting the devastating consequences of dangerous and irresponsible riding on public roads.

Devon and Cornwall Police stated that Goody left the scene “with no regard for human life” as Mr Durham lay dying. The decision to flee rather than attempt to help or call for assistance is an aggravating feature of the case, and the fact that the victim was 80 years old and a war veteran added to the public and judicial seriousness with which the offence was treated.

The Investigation and Conviction

The investigation into the collision was led by Devon and Cornwall Police’s specialist Roads Policing Team and Serious Collisions Unit, which handles fatal and serious road traffic incidents. Through witness accounts, CCTV analysis, and vehicle forensics, investigators identified Goody as the rider of the KTM off-road motorbike involved in the fatal collision.

The motorbike was an off-road vehicle, meaning it was not designed or approved for use on public roads. It was uninsured, not licensed for road use, and had no number plate, all of which are further offences in addition to the dangerous riding itself. Goody was prosecuted for causing death by dangerous driving, the most serious driving offence short of manslaughter, which is used when a person dies as a direct result of another person’s dangerous driving.

He was found guilty following his trial at Plymouth Crown Court. No details have been published as to whether he contested the case or entered any admission. The conviction was returned by the court and sentence was passed on 8 May 2026.

Sentence and Driving Ban

Jordan Goody was sentenced to six years in prison at Plymouth Crown Court on 8 May 2026. In addition to the custodial sentence, he was disqualified from driving for six years immediately. This driving ban is further extended, meaning that he must pass an extended driving test after his release before he can legally drive again, which in practice adds a further three years to the period of disqualification. The total effective ban on driving legally is therefore nine years, running from the date of sentence.

The sentence of six years for causing death by dangerous driving is within the range set out in the sentencing guidelines for the most serious cases involving multiple aggravating features. The aggravating factors in this case include the reckless and deliberate nature of the dangerous driving (pulling wheelies and overtaking vehicles), the use of an uninsured and unlicensed vehicle, the failure to stop and provide assistance after the collision, and the death of a vulnerable elderly man as a direct result of the offending.

If someone you know has been affected by a road death and needs support during court proceedings, or if a family member has been remanded in custody, our guide on how to book a prison visit may be helpful. You can also read about how long-term release works via our Parole Board UK guide, or find out how to send money to a prisoner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Jordan Goody in prison?

Jordan Goody is in prison because he was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving. On 5 February 2024 in Plymouth, he was riding an unlicensed, uninsured off-road motorbike without a number plate, pulling wheelies and overtaking vehicles on a public road, when he struck 80-year-old Dilwyn Durham. He fled the scene. Mr Durham died three days later. Goody was sentenced to six years at Plymouth Crown Court on 8 May 2026.

How long is Jordan Goody’s sentence?

Jordan Goody was sentenced to six years in prison on 8 May 2026. He was also banned from driving for six years, with a further requirement to pass an extended driving test before he can legally drive after release, making the effective disqualification period nine years in total.

Who was Dilwyn Durham?

Dilwyn Durham was an 80-year-old man from Plymouth and a local war veteran. He was struck as a pedestrian by Jordan Goody’s motorbike on Beacon Park Road in Plymouth on 5 February 2024 and suffered life-threatening injuries. He died in hospital three days later on 8 February 2024.

What is causing death by dangerous driving?

Causing death by dangerous driving is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1988. It is committed when a person drives a vehicle in a way that falls far below the standard expected of a competent and careful driver, and when that driving causes the death of another person. The maximum sentence is life imprisonment, introduced in 2022 under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act. It is a more serious offence than careless driving and requires proof that the standard of driving was dangerous, not merely careless or negligent.

Why was the motorbike Jordan Goody was riding illegal?

The off-road KTM motorbike Jordan Goody was riding was not insured, not registered or licensed for road use, and had no number plate attached. Off-road motorbikes are designed for use on private land and are not approved for use on public roads. Riding such a vehicle on a public road without insurance or a number plate is a criminal offence in addition to any dangerous driving that takes place.