A drug drive chef has absconded from Welshpool Magistrates' Court after informing the bench that he didn't want to miss his train home.
Zak William Duggan, 25, of Newtown Road, Penperlleni, Pontypool, admitted charges of drug driving, careless driving, failing to provide his details after an accident and leaving a vehicle in a dangerous position when he appeared at Welshpool Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 18th April 2023.
Magistrates heard that the offences relate to a collision Duggan was involved in during the early hours of Tuesday, 11th October 2022.
The incident took place on the A487 road near the hamlet of Glandyfi, when Duggan was driving a silver Toyata Celica vehicle.
Helen Tench, prosecuting, told the court that the police received a report of the collision from a witness.
"The manner of driving was observed and described as erratic, the defendant was speeding and overtaking," said Mrs Tench.
"Witness Mr Townley described there being major damage to the vehicle as well as road furniture. He asked the driver if he was OK, there was blood all over his face. He said 'I'm okay mate' and walked off.
"Officers found a can of alcohol in the vehicle and noticed a strong smell of cannabis.
"The defendant was located within a short distance and was conveyed to hospital due to his level of injuries."
Rob Hanratty, mitigating, said: "This is not a drink drive case, there was no impairment. The level of cannabis is not likely to have been a contributory factor."
He added: "He suffered a bang on the head and he was confused. All he could think about was walking to a house to make a phonecall.
"A call was made one to two hours later. Police made arrangements for him to remain at a certain location until they arrived so he could receive the necessary medical attention.
"He is a cook/chef near his home. He walks three miles to get there as his car is now gone."
Magistrates ordered the completion of a pre-sentence report, bailing Duggan to the precincts of the court. Duggan protested, saying that he would need to leave to catch his train home.
When the bench returned after lunch they learnt that Duggan had indeed left to catch his train home, so they duly issued a warrant for his arrest.
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