Jamie Duxbury, a resident of Blackburn, was found to be more than twice the legal alcohol limit when he collided with a Harley Davidson motorcycle, ridden by Steven Howarth, on September 8 of last year.
The incident occurred near Junction 5 of the motorway close to Blackburn, resulting in Mr. Howarth requiring immediate medical care to control significant bleeding from a severe leg injury.
After being transported to Salford Royal Infirmary and subsequently to Manchester Royal Infirmary, Mr. Howarth’s leg was deemed beyond saving and was amputated the next day.
A lorry driver who witnessed the accident, Paul Gee, parked his truck in the roadway a short distance from where Mr. Howarth lay injured in the central lane.
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Footage from Mr. Gee’s dashcam was presented in court, revealing Duxbury overtaking the lorry at a high speed, although he was not exceeding the speed limit, and swerving dangerously across the motorway.
Mr. Howarth’s injuries have hindered his profession as a shoe designer and impacted his passions for motorcycling and golf.
Investigations found no faults with either vehicle, confirmed that Mr. Howarth could not have prevented the collision, and found no justifiable reason for Duxbury’s erratic swerving.
Duxbury, residing on Ivy Street, was sentenced to 27 months in prison at Preston Crown Court on Monday, December 9. He was also prohibited from driving for two years.
