Horsham driver, 36, high on cocaine pinned pedestrian between two cars leaving him with broken bones before driving off

A Horsham woman high on cocaine drove into a man, pinning him against another car, before driving off.
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Amy Godfrey’s 28-year-old victim suffered injuries including a broken arm and fractured pelvis, and was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remained for several days.

And Godfrey has now been sentenced at Lewes Crown Court to a total of 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months after being found to be more than 10 times the drug-driving limit, police said. She was also disqualified from driving for two years and must take an extended re-test if she wishes to drive again.

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Godfrey was driving a blue Mitsubishi Shogun when the crash happened within metres of her address in Canberra Place, Horsham, about 6.55am on May 26 2020, police said. The 36-year-old, who is unemployed, then continued to drive and park her vehicle, before entering her home without checking on the welfare of the victim.

A spokesman said: “Police attended the scene and Godfrey was arrested at her address.

“She failed a DrugWipe test which showed she had 518mcg benzoylecgonine – the main metabolite of cocaine – per litre of blood in her system. The legal limit is 50mcg.”

Godfrey was subsequently arrested, and charged with drug-driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. She initially denied the offences, but pleaded guilty just before the case was due to go to trial.

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Investigating officer, PC Steve Bucksey, of the Sussex Roads Policing Unit, said: “This incident demonstrates the serious consequences of drug-driving.

“Godfrey was more than 10 times the legal limit and continued driving despite knowing she had hit someone.

“The serious injuries sustained by the victim has prevented him from working and has meant he has been unable to provide for his family.”

f you’re prepared to drive under the influence of drink or drugs, prepare to face the consequences, the police spokesman warned.

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He added: “These could include the following; Killing or seriously injuring yourself or someone else; A minimum 12 month ban; An unlimited fine; A possible prison sentence; A criminal record, which could affect your current and future employment; An increase in your car insurance cost and Trouble travelling to countries such as the USA.

“People in Sussex can text officers on 65999 with the details of people they suspect of drink or drug-driving, or visit the Operation Crackdown website.

“You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.

“If you know someone is driving while over the limit or after taking drugs, call 999.”