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In the dock: Bourne End driver failed to stop after Marlow crash

Motorist who failed to stop after crash that injured woman among cases heard at court <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Motorist who failed to stop after crash that injured woman among cases heard at court (Image: NQ)
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The following cases have been heard at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court...

LIAM GREEN, 59, of Hellyer Way, Bourne End pleaded guilty to failing to report an accident after he was involved in a crash on Chapel Street/Dean Street, Marlow while driving a VW Transporter. He also admitted failing to stop after a road accident and driving without due care and attention. A woman suffered a cut to both ankles, a pulled muscle and bruising to the back and neck. Green was given a one-year community order with 100 hours of unpaid work and a 12-month driving ban. He must also pay £85 court costs and a £114 surcharge.

JOHN LEE, 38, of Lowes Close, Stokenchurch admitted speeding after he was caught in a Ford travelling at 41mph on the B481 Buckingham Drive in Reading. The speed limit is 30mph. He was fined £415 and received four points. Lee must pay £120 court costs.

Read our previous court round-up here

KHIRA DJAZOULI, 25, of Gaddesden Crescent, Watford admitted drink driving after being caught in a Honda Civic on Old Rectory Lane, Denham with 74 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. Djazouli was banned for 18 months and must pay a £120 fine, £85 court costs and a £48 surcharge.

SEAN CARROLL, 38, of Meadow Cottages, Little Kingshill admitted drug driving after he was caught with benzoylecgonine - a breakdown product of cocaine - in his blood while driving on Worlds End Lane, Wendover. Carroll was banned for three years and fined £986. He must pay £650 court costs and a £394 surcharge.

NICOLE FINNIE, 34, of Aragon Way, Broughton pleaded guilty to drink driving after she was caught in a grey BMW 4 Series at Armstrong Field, Broughton with 54 micrograms of alcohol in 100ml of breath. She was banned for 16 months and fined £120. Finnie must pay £85 court costs and a £48 surcharge.

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