Boozed-up driver ploughed into car

Motorist had already been banned from driving

A disqualified driver ploughed into a parked car when he got behind the wheel after boozing.

David Patrick, 22, tried to speed off after the owner ran out to check his motor.

He was spotted after families were roused by the sound of the smash.

Patrick admitted careless driving, driving without insurance and while banned, during a hearing at Paisley Sheriff Court.

Prosecutor Pamela Brady told how he clattered into the motor. She said: “Witnesses were within their home addresses in Rowan Street.

“They were awakened by the sound of a loud band coming from outside on the roadway.

“The looked out and saw a silver Audi A3 spinning to a stop.

“It appeared it had been in a collision with another car belonging to another neighbour.

“The owner of this car made his way outside and found his vehicle was very badly damaged.

“He saw the silver Audio which appeared to have collided with it.

“The accused was seen in the driver’s seat.

“The car engine was still running and the wheels were spinning as he was seen to be attempting to drive off.”

Patrick tried to flee after smashing into the car in Paisley’s Rowan Street.

He had been drinking before the crash shortly before 5am on August 26.

Cops demanded he take a breath test.

The result proved he had been boozing.

Ms Brady told how a woman was sitting next to him during the ordeal.

She added: “The witness approached the vehicle to check on the welfare of the man in the driver’s seat and a female in the passenger seat.

“Police had been contacted at that time and witnesses observed the accused climb out.

“Police arrived shortly after and found the accused standing there.

“Further enquires were undertaken and it was established he was both a disqualified driver and was uninsured.

“Police requested he provide a specimen of breath for analysis.

“He did this and it tested positive for alcohol.”

Defence lawyer Kevin Brady gave no explanation for his client’s behaviour.

Patrick was also rapped for twice breaking a court-ordered curfew.

He had been told to remain at his flat in Causeyside Street between 7pm and 6.30am.

Officers visited to carry out routine checks and found him missing.

Sheriff David Pender said: “I am going to adjourn matters. Both cases will call before me. You will be remanded in custody until then.”

Patrick will appear for sentencing on October 11.