Glenridding waller banned for 12 months after drink-drive crash

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 16:06 · Archive

Jacob Smith, 28, from Glenridding, has been banned for 12 months after a drink-driving crash on the A592 near Ullswater on 3 May.

Jacob Smith, 28, of Glenridding, crashed his Vauxhall Astra on the A592 near Watermillock just after 2am on 3 May. Police found him as a rear seat passenger with wet clothing, appearing to be in shock. He failed a roadside breath test, and a subsequent evidential reading at a police station showed 56 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath.

Smith admitted drink-driving and that his vehicle was not insured. He had no previous convictions. His defence solicitor, Adele Graham, said he had been having a difficult day and decided to drive from Glenridding to clear his head. She argued that any unsteadiness at the scene was due to the collision rather than alcohol consumption.

District judge Philip Holden imposed a 12-month driving ban. Miss Graham told the court the mandatory disqualification would have 'a significant and potentially devastating impact' on Smith's employment as a self-employed waller and his ability to support himself financially.

How it is being reported

• Self-employed waller banned after drink-drive crash on A592 near UllswaterGlenridding man Jacob Smith, a self-employed waller, has been banned for 12 months after a drink-driving crash near Ullswater on May 3.Cumberland News · 3 Nov, 15:09
• Self-employed waller banned after drink-drive crash on A592 near UllswaterGlenridding man Jacob Smith, a self-employed waller, has been banned for 12 months after a drink-driving crash near Ullswater on May 3.Westmorland Gazette · 3 Nov, 15:09

In this story: Jacob Smith · Glenridding · A592 · Ullswater · Carlisle Magistrates' Court · Adele Graham

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