July 16th 2024.
Coming up next, we have a story that serves as a cautionary tale for all drivers out there. It involves a man named Anthony Campbell, who, on January 3, got behind the wheel of his heavy goods lorry while under the influence of drugs. As a result, he lost control of the vehicle and swerved into the path of an oncoming black Mercedes, which was towing a trailer. The impact of the collision caused minor injuries to the driver of the Mercedes and serious injuries to the passenger. The second passenger had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital where he underwent surgery.
Luckily, Campbell himself was uninjured in the accident. However, when the police arrived at the scene, they conducted a roadside drugs test and found that he had failed it. He was immediately arrested and taken into custody, where five hours later, a blood test confirmed that he had a cannabis level of 3.7mcg per litre of blood. To put things into perspective, the legal limit is two.
As rescue workers tried to free the trapped passenger from the wreckage, Campbell was sentenced to two years in prison for causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He also received a four-year driving ban. These consequences were handed down to him last week at the Peterborough Crown Court, where he had previously pleaded guilty to the charges.
In a statement from the victim of the accident, he expressed how terrifying it was to be trapped in the car, thinking that he might not make it out alive. Even after being released from the hospital, he found himself constantly on edge, shouting at other drivers to slow down and holding onto the handles in the car. This was the first time he truly realized the gravity of the situation and how lucky they were to have survived.
He also couldn't believe that someone would be so careless and irresponsible as to drive a 44-tonne lorry while under the influence of drugs. The whole incident left him feeling sad, upset, and angry. It was a senseless act that could have easily ended their lives. PC Boris Kahn, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, shared similar sentiments, stating that Campbell's actions were incredibly reckless and ignorant. It was only by some miracle that the victims were still alive and recovering from their injuries.
He also hopes that the victims find some sense of closure and justice in the sentencing. Driving under the influence of drugs is not only illegal but also puts the lives of others at risk. It is completely unacceptable and should not be tolerated. Let this be a reminder to all drivers to never get behind the wheel while under the influence. The consequences could be disastrous.
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