Congleton drink-driver who 'mowed down' Blackpool visitor jailed
Police said Jaguar F-Pace driver Walkinshaw, of Danebridge Place, failed to stop at the scene after "mowing down" his victim and continued to drive northbound along the tram tracks. Walkinshaw will be banned from driving for seven-and-a-half years after his release from prison.Sgt Dan Gunn said it had been a "horrendous collision" and that the woman had "suffered some significant injuries which require ongoing treatment".He added: "Walkinshaw was both over the drink-drive limit and driving in an area restricted for trams when he ran down the victim."To compound his offending, he failed to stop at the scene."
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