The Saint-Malo criminal court (Ille-et-Vilaine) sentenced a 30-year-old man to three years in prison on Tuesday, two of which were suspended.
The 30-year-old, whose trial took place on September 20 after numerous dismissals, was tried for his responsibility in a road accident dating back to October 2016 in the town of Lanrelas (Côtes-d'Armor), near Dinan.
A motorcyclist had then lost his leg, reports
West-France
.
The driver did not stop
On the day of the incident, two members of a family had gone for a motorcycle ride.
They had then crossed the path of this motorist, who was not driving on the right side of the road.
The first motorcyclist had narrowly avoided the collision, but not the second.
Seriously injured, the pilot was found in the ditch.
He had had one leg amputated.
The driver of the car continued to drive, despite a burst tire.
According to the Saint-Malo public prosecutor's office, cited at the time of the events by our colleagues, the man had drunk alcohol before and after the accident.
In addition to his one-year prison sentence, the defendant had his driving license canceled for five years.
His vehicle was confiscated.
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