Driver escapes jail sentence after leaving biker paralysed

A CAR DRIVER has been given a 30-week suspended jail sentence for his involvement in a road traffic accident that left a motorcyclist paralysed and needing lifelong care.

Earlier this week, a Caernarfon Crown Court heard how Andrew Jones, 21, of Llanberis, near Caernarfon, Gwynedd, took his eyes off the road while adjusting his car radio and subsequently drifted into the opposing lane, hitting motorcyclist Andrew Peat, 35.

Jones pleaded guilty to dangerous driving on the A4086 near Llanberis in July 2009.

The court was told Mr Peat, of Caernarfon, was now totally reliant on others for his personal care and wellbeing.

Jones was banned for 30 months and must take an extended test to regain his licence. Jones was also told to carry out 300 hours' unpaid work and was also given a 7pm-7am curfew for four months.

Jones said he wished to apologise to Mr Peat and his family for the injuries caused.

In contrast, a BBC producer was jailed for eight months this week for secretly video-taping sex sessions of himself with several of his former girlfriends.