Danger driver gave himself up to police after drug-fuelled crash
parked cars and a traffic lights system."
The court heard Holmes collided with a Fiat 500 which was "essentially wrote off " as a result of the impact.
The driver sustained cuts which required stitches, as well as swelling to her face.
Ms Spence added: "He (the defendant) called the police himself who attended his house.
"The defendant was tested for drugs and provided two positive readings for cocaine and BZE.
"He was about three times the limit BZE and double the limit for cocaine.
"He was arrested and taken to the police station where he provided a no comment interview."
Holmes, of Aldwych Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, who already had an old drug-driving conviction, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and two counts of driving whilst under the influence of drugs.
Robin Turton, defending, saidthatanumberofcharacter references had been provided tothecourtonHolmes'behalf.
Mr Turton said the documents showed his client was a "hard-working, consciousnesses and a caring man" who wasavaluedmemberofstaffat his workplace.
He added: "This is a man who, once he came to his senses at home, rang the police.
"The police came round he immediatelymadeadmissions as to what took place.
"Not only did he make early admissions, he pleaded guilty at the earliest available opportunityandhasexpressedgenuine remorse."
Judge Stephen Earl sentencedHolmestoninemonths, suspended for 18 months, and warned him if he breached the order he would end up behind bars.
Holmes was also banned from driving for two years and must pass an extended re-test.