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Western Telegraph
11-05-2025
- Western Telegraph
A458 Ford Fiesta driver who hit van sentenced in court
Daniel Peter Davies admitted driving without due care and attention when he appeared at Welshpool Magistrates' Court today (Tuesday, May 6). He had previously admitted driving without insurance. The 21-year-old had been travelling along the A458 between Middletown and Trewern shortly before 7am on September 9, last year, in a Ford Fiesta when the collision happened at a set of temporary traffic lights. Helen Tench, prosecuting, told the court an eyewitness had seen Davies suddenly pull out of a layby without indicating, before speeding off along the road. She continued: "He continued to accelerate and disappeared over the brow. There are a series of dips, but the witness does not believe Davies slowed as he didn't see any brake lights. "When he caught up with Davies he had gone into the back of a white van and a telegraph pole." Representing himself, Davies, of Mill Lane in Codsall, Staffordshire, said he was a project manager for a property developer and had needed his licence to travel to different sites. He explained that he did not realise he was no longer insured to drive the Ford Fiesta, which is a company car, on the day of the crash. Davies added: "I believe the prosecution is painting a bleaker picture of events of that day. "I accept I was responsible for the accident, but the driver of the van had put his hazard lights on as he perceived there was danger; I don't believe there was any signage for the traffic lights; and that road is an accident blackspot." He continued: "If I lose my licence it will be a big hardship. I work for the family business that I am trying to take over and I am in a position of trust doing five jobs in one. "I manage up to seven people. I drive 22,000 miles every year and using public transport would be very difficult." "No-one could do my job," he added. (Image: NQ) Ms Tench noted that, according to officers at the scene, signage was in place on the roadside leading up the temporary traffic lights. Dr Rachael Jones, chairman of the magistrates' bench, said: "The witness said you were driving poorly and using excessive speed. "You mentioned the van had its warning lights on, which were warning of danger and you should have taken more care." Magistrates endorsed Davies' licence with seven penalty points, taking his total to 10 points and avoiding a totting up driving disqualification. Dr Jones added: "Next time you will probably lose your licence so you have to be more careful." Davies was also fined £506 , with £85 court costs and a £202 victim surcharge. Davies told the court that the incident had been "traumatic" for him, but he has been "driving differently" since.
Powys County Times
11-05-2025
- Powys County Times
Man keeps licence after crashing into van and telegraph pole on Powys road
Daniel Peter Davies admitted driving without due care and attention when he appeared at Welshpool Magistrates' Court today (Tuesday, May 6). He had previously admitted driving without insurance. The 21-year-old had been travelling along the A458 between Middletown and Trewern shortly before 7am on September 9, last year, in a Ford Fiesta when the collision happened at a set of temporary traffic lights. Helen Tench, prosecuting, told the court an eyewitness had seen Davies suddenly pull out of a layby without indicating, before speeding off along the road. She continued: "He continued to accelerate and disappeared over the brow. There are a series of dips, but the witness does not believe Davies slowed as he didn't see any brake lights. "When he caught up with Davies he had gone into the back of a white van and a telegraph pole." OTHER NEWS: Representing himself, Davies, of Mill Lane in Codsall, Staffordshire, said he was a project manager for a property developer and had needed his licence to travel to different sites. He explained that he did not realise he was no longer insured to drive the Ford Fiesta, which is a company car, on the day of the crash. Davies added: "I believe the prosecution is painting a bleaker picture of events of that day. "I accept I was responsible for the accident, but the driver of the van had put his hazard lights on as he perceived there was danger; I don't believe there was any signage for the traffic lights; and that road is an accident blackspot." He continued: "If I lose my licence it will be a big hardship. I work for the family business that I am trying to take over and I am in a position of trust doing five jobs in one. "I manage up to seven people. I drive 22,000 miles every year and using public transport would be very difficult." "No-one could do my job," he added. (Image: NQ) Ms Tench noted that, according to officers at the scene, signage was in place on the roadside leading up the temporary traffic lights. Dr Rachael Jones, chairman of the magistrates' bench, said: "The witness said you were driving poorly and using excessive speed. "You mentioned the van had its warning lights on, which were warning of danger and you should have taken more care." Magistrates endorsed Davies' licence with seven penalty points, taking his total to 10 points and avoiding a totting up driving disqualification. Dr Jones added: "Next time you will probably lose your licence so you have to be more careful." Davies was also fined £506 , with £85 court costs and a £202 victim surcharge. Davies told the court that the incident had been "traumatic" for him, but he has been "driving differently" since.
Powys County Times
27-04-2025
- Powys County Times
Staffordshire man denies A458 Powys driving charge
A man has denied driving without due care and attention in a Powys road. Daniel Peter Davies appeared at Wrexham Magistrates' Court on Thursday, April 17. He had previously pleaded not guilty to the charge but admitted driving without insurance. COURT NEWS: Davies is accused of driving a Ford Fiesta without due care and attention on the A458 between Middletown and Trewern on September 25, last year. The court was told that the defendant is alleged to have driven into the back of a van that had stopped at a set of temporary traffic lights on the road and also a telegraph pole. The 21-year-old, of Mill Lane, in Codsall, Staffordshire, will appear at Welshpool Magistrates' Court on May 6.
