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Reading Crown Court: Southampton man jailed for Newbury hit-and-run which permanently disabled girl, 12




A DRIVER has been jailed for a hit-and-run incident in Newbury which left a 12-year-old girl maimed for life.

Ethan Davison, aged 21 of Harrison Road, Southampton, Hampshire, tried to cover his tracks by claiming his recovery vehicle had been stolen.

Meanwhile his victim's family were warned to expect the worst.

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ethan (51109525)

The girl, whose identity is legally protected, suffered severe brain damage and will never be the same again, the court heard today (Friday, September 10).

Davidson – who went on to commit a further dangerous driving offence while awaiting sentencing – showed no emotion as he was jailed for three-and-a-half years.

The court heard how his vehicle mounted the kerb at 8.55pm on December 27, 2019, as the girl and her family were walking home from a Christmas panto at the Corn Exchange.

Davison continued working and then went home, as medics battled for hours to save his victim's life.

The following morning he made a false report of theft of his recovery vehicle after abandoning it near to his home address.

Police identified the vehicle involved in the collision through CCTV images and from this Davison was arrested.

Newburytoday.co.uk was in court for the sentencing.

Check back with us tomorrow for a full report.

Meanwhile, investigating officer Pc Mark Dunne, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said afterwards: “I am satisfied that Davison has been sentenced and finally admitted to his crimes.

“He drove recklessly and dangerously, injuring a child in the process. His actions caused her life changing injuries for which she is undergoing ongoing medical care and treatment for.

“What makes this crime even worse, was that Davison drove away from the scene with no care to the girl he had left fighting for her life, carried on with his days’ work, and to make matters even worse he then tried to fabricate a story that his truck had been stolen.

“I hope that Davison’s conviction and sentencing brings some comfort to the family of the victim.

“I would also like pay tribute to the family and thank them for their support through the investigation.”



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