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2 days ago
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Drink driver jailed for causing three-car crash
A drink driver who was almost twice the legal limit when he caused a three-car crash that left a motorist seriously injured has been jailed for two and a half years. Brandon Barker, 26, lost control of his van after he clipped another car as he tried to overtake a lorry on a blind sweeping bend on the A15 near Hackthorn, Lincolnshire, in July 2024. Lincoln Crown Court heard Barker, of Wolsey Way, Lincoln, remained on the wrong side of the road before colliding head-on with a Mini leaving the 22-year-old driver with "catastrophic injuries". Barker, who admitted a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, has also been banned from driving for 39 months. Two other cars were also forced off the road during the crash, which happened at about 06:30 BST on 2 July, the court heard. Judge James House KC was told the 22-year-old driver required two operations afer suffering multiple fractures and bruising to his brain. When interviewed by police, Barker accepted he had been drinking the night before the collision but said his driving had not been impaired, the court heard. A toxicology report concluded he was at least nearly twice the legal limit at the time of the crash and an investigation found he had also sent a text message while driving, the judge was told. In mitigation, Neil Sands described Barker as a "decent young man" who had no previous convictions. Passing sentence, Judge House told the defendant he had no doubt his judgement had been impaired by alcohol. "You knew you were late for work, you had sent a text to that effect," the judge added. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. HM Courts & Tribunals Service
BBC News
3 days ago
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Drink driver jailed for three car crash on A15 in Lincolnshire
A drink driver who was almost twice the legal limit when he caused a three-car crash that left a motorist seriously injured has been jailed for two and a half Barker, 26, lost control of his van after he clipped another car as he tried to overtake a lorry on a blind sweeping bend on the A15 near Hackthorn, Lincolnshire, in July Crown Court heard Barker, of Wolsey Way, Lincoln, remained on the wrong side of the road before colliding head-on with a Mini leaving the 22-year-old driver with "catastrophic injuries".Barker, who admitted a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, has also been banned from driving for 39 months. Two other cars were also forced off the road during the crash, which happened at about 06:30 BST on 2 July, the court James House KC was told the 22-year-old driver required two operations afer suffering multiple fractures and bruising to his brain. 'Decent young man' When interviewed by police, Barker accepted he had been drinking the night before the collision but said his driving had not been impaired, the court heard.A toxicology report concluded he was at least nearly twice the legal limit at the time of the crash and an investigation found he had also sent a text message while driving, the judge was mitigation, Neil Sands described Barker as a "decent young man" who had no previous sentence, Judge House told the defendant he had no doubt his judgement had been impaired by alcohol."You knew you were late for work, you had sent a text to that effect," the judge added. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Sport
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Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'toughest opponent' at Liverpool now without a club at 28
A player who Trent Alexander-Arnold previously described as his toughest-ever opponent currently finds himself as a free agent, having struggled to fulfil the lofty potential he showed early on in his career. Brandon Barker spent 15 years at Manchester City after joining the Etihad Stadium club as a schoolboy in 2004, and was on the books there until 2019, when he departed for Scottish giants Rangers. It was during Barker's time at City that he came up against Alexander-Arnold, and the Liverpool right-back recalled a couple of years ago how the now 28-year-old terrorized him during a youth-team game. "I would say Brandon Barker, played for City [was my toughest opponent]," Alexander-Arnold told club media in 2023. "I was 18, playing for the Under-21s, first-ever time at Anfield, got beat 3-0. He scored two and got an assist. I came off at 60 [minutes]. READ MORE: Liverpool missing 2 players vs Plymouth in FA Cup after Arne Slot injury blow READ MORE: Pep Guardiola sounds Man City warning that Liverpool and Arne Slot must listen to "Still to this day, he's the opponent I think that just destroyed me, man. I've never had it like that before. At that point, I'm thinking, 'This kid is going to be the best player in the world'. Because I'd never seen someone move so quickly and sharp and effectively, so I'd say Brandon Barker." The Athletic published an interview with Barker this weekend and the former City prospect acknowledged Alexander-Arnold's comments, saying: 'I'm sure he's had more difficult games, given some of the superstars he played against, but it's nice of him to say it. I'd never played against him before. He looked very young and he was very small and skinny, whereas I was already established at that level. But I was pretty good that day, to be fair.' Barker has been without a club since a short spell at League Two club Morecambe came to an end last summer, but he still aspires to revive his career. 'I've never been too bothered about money,' Barker added. 'One goal I had when I started was to help my mum and dad buy a very nice house. I was lucky enough to be able to do that. Me and my family have completely different lives now from when I was growing up, so I'm grateful for that. 'Setbacks happen. I've been through a lot, but there are footballers who have been through more setbacks than me. I've just got to keep trying and giving it everything I've got until I can't do it anymore. I just want to play.'
