00:00A Birmingham driver who had taken cocaine and cannabis before hitting a 13-year-old girl has been jailed for
00:07three years and six months.
00:09David Campbell of Bridgeburn Road in Bartley Green lost control of his car in Northfield in September 2024, leaving the
00:17girl with life-changing injuries.
00:20Crown Court heard the 37-year-old had been advised not to drive because of epilepsy and had not taken
00:27his medication for days.
00:28He admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving and drug-related offences.
00:34Campbell was banned from driving for six years and two months.
00:38Under new release provisions, he is expected to serve one year and two months of the term in custody.
