In a case that underscores the grave consequences of dangerous driving, 22-year-old Samuel Berrisford from Mayfield Road, Biddulph, has been sentenced to three years in prison. The sentencing, which took place at Chester Crown Court on Thursday, February 8, 2024, comes after Berrisford’s reckless actions led to a serious collision near Congleton, leaving his passenger with severe injuries.
On the evening of Saturday, 13 May 2023, Berrisford, along with a 37-year-old woman, ventured to Sandbach for an outing that involved playing pool and consuming alcohol. The journey back to Biddulph turned perilous as Berrisford, behind the wheel of a black Audi A4, ignored his passenger’s warnings about his excessive speed. The situation escalated to a horrifying crash on Child’s Lane, Brownlow, near Congleton, when Berrisford lost control and collided with a wall.
