Drunk Care Worker Crashes Car, Faces Consequences

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Gareth Barry Wilson, a care worker from South Shields, was involved in a car accident on King George Road after consuming excessive alcohol. On the evening of Tuesday, May 20, Wilson crashed his MG motor, damaging the vehicle and colliding with a tree. He was found to be over three times the legal alcohol limit, with a breath test reading of 107mcg, exceeding the 35mcg limit.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gareth Barry Wilson, a 57-year-old care worker, was involved in a car accident on King George Road in South Shields.
  • Wilson was found to be over three times the legal alcohol limit, with a breath test reading of 107mcg.
  • He pleaded guilty to driving with excess alcohol, his first criminal conviction.
  • Wilson was sentenced to a two-year road ban and fined £500, with additional costs of £200 and £85 victim surcharge.
  • He will continue to work as a caregiver in the community.

Statistics:

  • 107mcg: the breath test reading of Gareth Barry Wilson.
  • 35mcg: the legal limit for alcohol in breath.
  • 2 years: the length of the road ban imposed on Gareth Barry Wilson.
  • £500: the fine imposed on Gareth Barry Wilson.
  • £200: the victim surcharge imposed on Gareth Barry Wilson.
  • £85: the court costs imposed on Gareth Barry Wilson.
  • 57: the age of Gareth Barry Wilson.

Sources:

  • Shield Gazette Newsletter
  • YourWorld at https://www.yourworld.net/submit/