Driver banned from roads after causing serious injuries to motorcyclist in Wilton
22 year old also given suspended prison sentence
Last updated 11th May 2022
A driver has been banned from the roads for two years, after causing serious injuries when he collided with a motorcyclist in Wilton.
In May last year, a green BMW being driven by Jacob Giles collided with the rear of a blue Hondo motorbike in Burcombe Lane.
This caused the motorcyclist to be thrown across the road.
The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered internal and external bruising, as well as a shattered ankle, which requires ongoing treatment.
Giles, 22, of no fixed address, Salisbury, fled the scene immediately after the collision.
He previously pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention and been found guilty of failing to stop after a road accident following a trial.
He was given a 20-week prison sentence, suspended for two years, an unpaid work requirement, and a two-year driving ban.
He was also ordered to pay a ÂŁ128 victim surcharge and costs of ÂŁ620.
PC Luke Hobbs, from Wiltshire Police’s Roads Policing Team, said:
“This collision had a long-lasting impact on the motorcyclist, who continues to struggle with his mobility almost a year on from the incident.
“Giles was not only driving irresponsibly, but he failed to remain at the scene of the crash to exchange details with the other party and speak to the police when we arrived.
“We hope this sentence acts as a warning to others about the importance of all road users acting in a responsible and safe manner.”