Dangerous Driver Causes Horror Crash, Rider Left with Life-Changing Injuries
Van Driver Banned for Four Years
Adam Harbatowski, 61, a man with no fixed address, has been hit with a four-year driving ban after a horrific crash at Guildford Crown Court. He must also take an extended driving test before getting back behind the wheel.
Rider Severely Injured in Shocking Collision
The drama unfolded on the evening of 16 November 2020, when Harbatowski’s van smashed into a motorbike on 1 Road. The rider suffered multiple leg fractures and serious facial injuries after going off his bike and landing in a ditch.
Police Detail Dangerous Driving and Community Heroism
Police rushed to the scene around 7pm following reports of a crash. Witnesses said Harbatowski was weaving on the wrong side of the road for nearly a mile before the collision.
“Harbatowski was seen driving dangerously prior to the crash, endangering lives,” said Detective Constable Phil Haffenden of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit. “This incident has had a devastating effect on the rider and his family.”
“I’d like to thank the brave members of the public who stopped to give first aid and helped gather evidence that led to Harbatowski’s guilty plea.”
