A Shanklin man who crashed his motorbike into a stationary car on a main road between Ryde and Wootton, and was later found to be under the influence of drugs at the time of the crash, has appeared in court.
Aiden Hall, 31, of Regent Street, admitted drug driving when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court on Friday (3rd January).
Prosecutor Liz Miller told the court that on 29th July 2024, Hall was involved in a road traffic collision on Quarr Hill in Binstead, as previously reported by Island Echo.
The court heard how Hall – who was travelling down Quarr Hill towards Wootton – crashed into the rear of a stationary Mazda which was waiting for the vehicle in front of it to make a turn into a private driveway. Hall suffered serious injuries to his face and collarbone in the smash and was taken to St Mary’s Hospital.
A drugs test was conducted at the hospital where it was later revealed that the level of BZE – a breakdown product of cocaine – in Hall’s system was more than 9x the specified limit.
Another drug (cannabis) was found in Hall’s system but he was not over the specified limit.
Defending Hall, Oscar Vincent said that his client was confused as to how there were traces of cannabis in his system when he’s not a user but that he accepts taking cocaine some 2-3 days before the crash. The court also heard how Hall has not used cocaine since the incident.
Magistrates adjourned the case to allow a pre-sentence report to be compiled. Hall will next appear before the courts on 4th April.
He has been handed an interim driving ban.
The feeble excuses make me laugh.
Bang up all drug drivers and throw away the key.
Learners on fast bikes – is there a clue here?
This idiot needs to be banned for 3 years.
“Liveinabox”, why jail him for just 3 years. He will only serve half or less than that. I was wondering what the L plate on his bike stood for, possibly, LUNATIC?