Motorist jailed after collision
Mid September 2023 Volume 47, Issue 11
A driver who caused a serious injury road traffic collision in Blandford while under the influence of alcohol has been jailed. Holly Ann Davies, aged 36 from Milborne St Andrew, was sentenced at Bournemouth Crown Court on 22 August 2023 after admitting charges of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drink driving. She was sentenced to 14 months in jail and disqualified from driving for 37 months. The collision occurred at around 8am on 19 September 2022 on the A354 near to the Badger Roundabout, involving a cyclist and a white Mercedes. The cyclist, a man aged in his 50s, was knocked from his bicycle and a passing off duty police officer provided first aid until the ambulance service arrived. A witness stated the Mercedes appeared to make no attempt to react before or after the collision and made off from the scene. The cyclist required hospital treatment for a fracture to his shoulder blade, injuries to his elbows and concussion symptoms. Doctors noted that his condition was likely to have been far worse had he not been wearing a cycle helmet, which was severely damaged in the collision. The witness noted the vehicle registration and police found a wing mirror from a white Mercedes near the scene. The car was located a few hours later and the defendant arrested.
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