Drink driver, 70, thanks emergency services for their help after crashing on Shropshire B road
A drink driver who was taken to hospital after crashing a car thanked the emergency services for their 'great professionalism' when helping him.
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Retired teacher David Hackney crashed in a Citroen C3 on the B4364 in Bridgnorth on September 1 this year and recorded a non evidential breath reading of 94 by the roadside, when the limit is 35.
Prosecutor Victoria Maher told Telford Magistrates Court that he was taken to hospital for treatment and after that he provided an evidential reading of 66, nearly twice the limit.
She said the crash happened at 1pm and was a single vehicle crash on the B4634.
"He was taken to hospital and then had a lower reading of 66. He made a full admission and said he had a drink problem. He is of good character."
Hackney, of Wheathill, Bridgnorth, pleaded guilty and represented himself in court on Tuesday.
