Drink-driver jailed after crash leaves victim paralysed

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 09:44 · Archive

A drink-driver has been jailed for two years and six months after crashing into a stationary car and leaving the occupant paralysed.

Samiul Islam, 25, from Pipe Lane, Peterborough, was driving at speed along the A1307 in Huntingdon at about 12.40am on 2 August 2024 when he lost control and collided with a stationary Mercedes. The impact forced the victim's vehicle almost 30 metres down the road despite the handbrake being on. The driver was left paralysed and a rear seat passenger of Islam's car fractured her spine and collarbone.

When officers arrived at the scene, Islam provided a roadside breath test of 42 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, exceeding the legal limit of 35 micrograms. He admitted two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving at Peterborough Crown Court on 2 October.

Judge Matthew Lowe described the injuries as 'profound, life-changing and permanent'. He said the impact extended beyond physical injuries, noting 'the emotional and psychological consequences for him and those that love him'. Islam was sentenced to two years and six months in prison and banned from driving for five years and ten months.

How it is being reported

• Peterborough drink driver jailed after crash left victim 'paralysed'A drink driver from Peterborough crashed into a stationary car forcing it 30 metres along the road leaving its occupant with ‘life-changing’ injuries, police have saidPeterborough Telegraph · 9 Oct, 09:23
• Drink-driver crashed into stationary car leaving person paralysedThe impact of the collision forced the victim’s vehicle almost 30 meters down the roadCambridgeshire Live · 9 Oct, 08:20

In this story: Samiul Islam · A1307 · Huntingdon · Peterborough · Peterborough Crown Court

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