Reckless motorcycle stunt results in serious injury. A girlfriend suffers a broken pelvis after a car park crash.
Thomas Jenkins went to a car meet. This happened at East Retail Park in Newport last year. About fifty cars came, and around two hundred people showed up.
He rode his Kawasaki without a helmet. He revved his engine. Sophie Harrison rode with him, also lacking a helmet.
Around 9:30 PM, he hit a Ford Focus. The Ford was looking for a parking spot. The driver saw Jenkins speeding and braked, but could not avoid the accident.
The bike’s back wheel flipped up, and Sophie was thrown off. She landed on the car and bushes, losing consciousness and breaking her pelvis.
Police came, and Jenkins confessed he did not see the car. He claimed he did not ride long. Officers saw a skid mark, and he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, having speeding points already.
His lawyer said he felt awful. He lives with family, wants to study aeronautics, and is still with Sophie.
The judge said his driving was dangerous, noting he showed off. He lost his good record, and his job options became worse. He lost his license and hurt his girlfriend.
Jenkins got a suspended prison sentence lasting twelve months. He must do unpaid work, pay compensation, and loses his license.