Drink Driver Jailed After Leaving Young Mum and Child Seriously Injured

Essex: A drink driver caused a serious crash that injured a young mum and her child. Sean Kirkham, 28, was behind the wheel of a BMW on May 2 last year. He was speeding on the A129 when he hit another car at a roundabout. Instead of stopping, he kept going and crashed into two more cars on the A13 in Hadleigh.

After the wreck, he ditched his car and ran away, leaving his passenger behind. The driver of a VW Polo, a woman in her 20s, and her young child were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Kirkham later returned to the scene while police were investigating.

He failed a breathalyser test and was arrested for causing serious injury by dangerous driving. CCTV footage showed his red BMW speeding before the crash. At Southend Magistrates’ Court, he admitted to four charges.

On January 14, he was sentenced to 30 months in prison at Basildon Crown Court. He also has to pay £4,000 in compensation and costs. His driving ban lasts for 39 months, and he must retake his driving test.

PC Adem Harman emphasized that drink driving is illegal and dangerous. He reminded everyone that alcohol impairs judgment and slows reactions, putting others at risk.