Pensioner who was high on cannabis jailed for three years for accident that killed his partner

Marguerita Elizabeth, 70, was regularly smoking up to 12 bongs a day at the time of the accident in South Australia and pleaded with the judge for a sentence to be pronounced at home

Marguerita Elizabeth, 70, has been imprisoned for almost three years (

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A retiree who used cannibis was jailed for an accident that killed her partner.

Marguerita Elizabeth, 70, was a regular smoker up to 12 bongs a day at the time of the accident and had been using the drug since she was 20.

The pensioner was 'seriously impaired' when her car hit a tree in Strathalbyn, South Australia, in June last year, a court heard.

His partner was traveling in the passenger seat and died in hospital after being injured.

Elizabeth pleaded guilty to the accident, but asked the court to have any sentence served at home.

However, the judge denied his request and said a strong message needed to be sent to other drivers,

Elizabeth was “seriously impaired” when her car hit a tree, killing her life partner (

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The septuagenarian was imprisoned for nearly three years.

She will be eligible for parole in 18 months.

Speaking after the sentencing, South Australia Police Commissioner Grant Stevens said the judgment "clearly sends a strong message about the potential consequences of this behaviour".

"I hope people will heed this message," Stevens said...