Drink-Driver Involved in Two Crashes Within 101 Days
A 37-year-old drink-driver from Bowerchalke has been banned from driving for nearly two years after being involved in two crashes within a span of 101 days.
Lee Colman first crashed a Honda into a telecommunications pole on High Road in Bishopstone on March 31. According to prosecutor Roxanne Cole, Colman lost control of the car when he came around a bend at speed, and the vehicle ended up on its side.
Colman was breathalysed and arrested, and a blood sample taken at the hospital measured 190 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres, exceeding the legal limit of 80 milligrams.
- First crash: March 31, into a telecommunications pole
- Second crash: July 10, into a tractor with a child passenger
The legal drink-drive limit is 80 milligrams of alcohol.
Author's summary: Drink-driver banned for nearly two years.