VW Golf driver admits dangerous driving in Powys A470 crash
Katie Skyrme admitted a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving on the A470 near Erwood on July 23, 2023, when she appeared at Llandrindod Wells Magistrates' Court this week.
Skyrme was driving a Volkswagen Golf at the time of the incident, which resulted in Paul Smethurst suffering multiple injuries.
The court heard on Tuesday, April 22, that Skyrme, of Westhills, Staunton-on-Wye, and the victim were involved in a head-on collision on the A470, with Mr Smethurst suffering injuries including a collapsed lung, spinal fractures, clavicle fractures and rib fractures; and that he required extensive physiotherapy.
Magistrates asked for a pre-sentence report and adjourned sentencing until May 13.
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