A motorist who fled to a Keswick hotel after hitting a man with his car in Carlisle following an argument in the street — leaving him with horrific injuries — has been jailed for nearly seven years.
Daniel English, 31, of Stonegarth, Carlisle, was behind the wheel of his Audi as it hit his victim, sending him flying into the air and over the car.
He did not stop as he fled the scene and later booked into a hotel in Keswick.
The injured man was airlifted to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle in a critical condition, with injuries including multiple fractures, some in his face.
In a statement issued today he said he had “nightmares almost every night” — and was still in pain following the incident.
English was jailed at Carlisle Crown Court today for six years and 10 months after admitting grievous bodily harm with intent.
The incident happened in Ullswater Road, Carlisle, on 13th January 13 and followed an argument which broke out involving people including English and his victim.
English afterwards met his partner, Claire Porter of Greta Avenue, Carlisle, and they went to a hotel in Keswick.
She was stopped by police as she returned to Carlisle and revealed where English was. He later handed himself in.
Porter was sentenced alongside English. She admitted assisting an offender and was fined £500.
English will also face a driving ban when he comes out of jail.
Both received 10-year restraining orders to stay away from the victim and Ullswater Road.
