Houghton Regis man jailed for dangerous driving
A man from Houghton Regis has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years behind bars
A man from Houghton Regis has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years behind bars after being convicted of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Harry Buckley, 28, was driving a Mercedes along Shefford Road in Clifton on 28 June 2023 when he collided with a moped whilst uninsured and unlicenced.
The rider of the moped suffered serious injuries while Buckley failed to stop at the scene.
Buckley, of Tithe Road Farm, appeared at Luton Crown Court on 30th October where he was given 30 months in custody and was disqualified from driving for five years and three months.
He was also ordered to pay £228 to the victim.
PC Edd Davidson Smith from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit, said: “Buckley’s driving caused a young victim to suffer serious injuries as a result of this collision.
“Instead of stopping to check on his victim, he decided to flee the scene, leaving an injured person on the floor unconscious. His actions showed a complete lack of consideration and care for others.
“We will not tolerate this behaviour and driving on our county roads and will continue to prosecute those who have disregard for other motorists and the general public.”
Information about road safety and what to do in the event of a road traffic collision can be found on the Bedfordshire Police website.