Recovery driver sentenced after runaway car crush
Summary
A vehicle recovery driver in Bournemouth was sentenced after a Range Rover he failed to secure rolled down a hill, injuring a bystander who tried to help. The driver received a suspended prison sentence for not following safety rules during the recovery operation.Key Facts
- Sean Baker, a recovery driver, did not properly secure a Range Rover on a hill.
- The vehicle rolled down Exeter Crescent on March 22, 2024, dragging Baker and hitting a bystander.
- Kai Dransfield, who tried to help Baker, was seriously injured with broken legs and spine fractures.
- The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigated and found Baker’s actions unsafe and below professional standards.
- Baker removed the safety winch and did not use wheel chocks or breakaway cables to stop the car from rolling.
- Baker pleaded guilty to breaking health and safety laws and was sentenced to 14 weeks in prison, suspended for one year.
- The incident happened in a busy town center with many pedestrians and vehicles nearby.
- Injuries to Dransfield have caused lasting pain and difficulty walking.
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