Morning‑after drink‑driver lands car in ditch

A driver found himself in serious trouble after crashing his car on the way to work, having been more than three times over the legal alcohol limit. This incident is part of the latest court convictions following Sussex Police’s Christmas drink and drug‑driving crackdown, which ran from 1 December to 1 January. During the operation, […]

A driver found himself in serious trouble after crashing his car on the way to work, having been more than three times over the legal alcohol limit.

This incident is part of the latest court convictions following Sussex Police’s Christmas drink and drug‑driving crackdown, which ran from 1 December to 1 January. During the operation, 279 arrests were made, with 47 people already convicted. Here are the most recent individuals to lose their driving privileges:

• Gary Cooper, 32, removals operative from Chichester — failed to provide a breath or blood sample; suspended prison sentence of four weeks, eight‑month driving ban, victim surcharge applied.
• Robert Delacourt, 81, retired from Newhaven — over the legal limit; 16‑month driving disqualification, fines and costs imposed.
• Gideon Mungai, 24, care assistant from Lancing — in charge of a vehicle while over the limit; 28‑day driving ban and fines.
• Mubashar Khan, 38, care assistant from Eastbourne — exceeded limit; 20‑month driving ban and financial penalties.
• Christopher Taylor, 27, unemployed from Carmarthenshire — over the limit and uninsured; 12‑month driving ban and fines.
• Karen Pfeffer, 44, factory worker from Worthing — exceeded limit; 16‑month driving ban, fines, and compensation ordered.
• Archey Olley, 19, unemployed from Hastings — over the limit; 17‑month driving disqualification and fines.
• George Hemming, 20, chef from Worthing — exceeded limit; 16‑month driving ban and fines applied.
• Alouis Marimirofa, 39, from Southampton — more than three times the limit; 25‑month driving ban and fines.
• Errol Manning, 50, self‑employed from Crawley — over the limit; 18‑month disqualification and financial penalties.
• Jason Ward, 33, labourer from Eastbourne — exceeded limit; 14‑month driving ban and fines.
• Emily Saunders, 29, receptionist from Brighton — over the limit; 12‑month disqualification and fines.
• Mark Davies, 41, delivery driver from Hastings — exceeded limit; 20‑month driving ban and fines.
• Helen Brooks, 36, nurse from Worthing — over the limit; 16‑month driving disqualification and financial penalties.
• Nolan Bird, 50, builder from Bexhill — convicted of drink‑driving; suspended prison sentence of eight weeks, 36‑month driving ban, and fines applied.

Sussex Police continue to warn that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a leading cause of serious accidents and fatalities. The consequences include imprisonment, long driving bans, financial penalties, and lasting effects on employment and insurance.

Anyone who suspects a driver may be impaired is urged to contact the police immediately or report anonymously through Crimestoppers.