Drunk driver Alistair Thompson was caught on camera flying through the air before ploughing his Land Rover into a lamppost in Aberdeen on November 14 last year. The 34-year-old offshore worker appeared at Aberdeen Sheriff Court to face charges of driving while under the influence and driving dangerously.
Previous conviction and court appearance
Thompson had a previous conviction for drink driving in 2018. The footage of the crash was shown in court and has now been released by the Crown and Procurator Fiscal Service.
The crash and injuries
While under the influence, Thompson's vehicle was seen leaving the scene at speed before flying through the air and smashing into a lamppost. His girlfriend, a passenger in the vehicle, was injured in the smash but has since made a full recovery.
Sentencing remarks
Sentencing, Sheriff Johnston said Thompson was more than twice the legal limit when tested after the crash. She stated: "This could have been so much worse for other members of the public. The fact that you made that decision in light of a previous conviction of drink driving in 2018 shows an astounding degree of arrogance on your part."
