A reckless driver ploughed his car into the home of a couple in their 70s, causing thousands of pounds’ worth of damage before fleeing without a word.
Nightmare Crash in Middle Rasen
Just after midnight on Saturday, 13 July 2024, a loud bang woke the elderly homeowners at their property on Gainsborough Road near Gallamore Lane, Middle Rasen. Kevin Martin, 47, from Balderton, Nottinghamshire, failed to negotiate a T-junction and smashed his black Chrysler straight into their garden fence and the side of their house.
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The collision left brickwork smashed inwards, twisted, and with exposed electrical wires, rendering the house unsafe. The family was forced into emergency accommodation while repairs costing nearly £20,000 took over five months to complete.
He must also undergo a Mental Health Treatment Order and 25 days of Rehabilitation Action, and pay £787 in costs.
“Martin’s dangerous actions put lives at risk and caused severe damage,” police said. “His sentencing reflects the serious consequences of such reckless driving.”
