⚠️ Warning: Distressing content ⚠️ This video shows the devastating effects of drug driving and how an innocent member of the public nearly lost their life. The shocking collision was caused by Ben Critchley, who was driving whilst under the influence of cocaine. 1/5

Ben Critchley, aged 38, of Western Avenue, Greenford, has been sentenced to two years, eight months’ imprisonment 🚫 Disqualified from driving for 4 years + 16-month extension 🛑 and must pass an extended re-test before driving again. 2/5

Thankfully, the victim in this case survived his injuries, although there is still a long road ahead for him as he continues to recover. We praise his bravery. 3/5

As we approach the Christmas and New Year Period, this is a stark reminder to always stay sober on the roads. You don't risk only one life if you drink/drug drive.🎄🚗 📽️ Permission obtained from the victim to share this footage. 4/5

Full story: #ItsNotWorthTheRisk #Fatal4 #DriveSafe #DontDrinkDrugDrive #OpHolly🚨 5/5

There is a 0 missing from that sentence, should have been 20 years

@TVP_Reading 2 years, 8 months in prison for drug-driving AND ploughing into an innocent pedestrian?! It’s bad enough he’s only banned from driving for 4 years rather than life. Did the innocent pedestrian have to die for the scumbag to get an actual sentence worthy of his crime?! Disgraceful

Sorry, 2 years and 8 months isn't long enough for that crime.

The lenient sentence is indeed distressing. Why not give a longer jail sentence? Pathetic

2 years in prison for causing life changing injuries? Want needs to happen for these sorts of people to feel justice?

The length of sentence could be debated, but one thing that shouldn’t be argued is that he should be banned for life.