Drink driver who sped away from police at 100mph jailed for paralysing mum in horror crash in West London
A drink driver who caused “catastrophic” injuries to a passenger while speeding away from police has been jailed. Matthew Clark, 31, is believed to have reached speeds of up to 100mph during the early hours of March 13, 2022, before crashing into a tree in West London. One of his passengers, Sasha Priestley, has been paralysed from the waist down as a result of the collision, while two other passengers were also taken to hospital. Clark himself suffered “life-limiting” injuries and has developed a swallowing problem as well as cognitive difficulties and requires consistent medical treatment. Appearing on Monday, May 22 at Isleworth Crown Court with the aid of crutches, he was jailed for 28 months after previously pleading guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving. READ MORE: North London man, 22, jailed after killing pensioner, 76, in seaside town motorbike crash riding 45mph over speed limit The court heard that Clark had driven his girlfriend, his brother James and ...