MANIAC JAILED
Moment maniac driver films his speedometer reaching 100mph moments before smashing into woman leaving her paralysed
A blood sample showed evidence of drugs in Coull’s system.
A MANIAC posted a video of his speedometer reaching 100mph moments before he left a woman paralysed in a devastating crash.
Gavin Coull, 32, uploaded a Snapchat clip captioned “burning the midnight oil” seconds before he seconds before he ploughed into a car in front of him.
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Ellen Stickle, 27, was left paralysed from the neck down after the Ford Fiesta she was travelling in was struck from behind by Gavin Coull’s BMW on the southbound lane of the A90 near Ellon, Aberdeenshire.
Moments before the impact, drugged-up Coull, 32, of nearby Fraserburgh, uploaded a dashcam video online which showed his car’s speedometer reaching 100 miles per hour.
He was jailed for three years at Aberdeen Sheriff Court after a jury found him guilty of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and of driving while unfit through drink or drugs.
Ms Stickle gave evidence and told the jury she had no memory of the crash.
"I remember being told by the spinal consultant that I would never walk again," the former keen runner said.
“It’s hard, but I’m just grateful that I didn’t die."
Alison McKenzie, Procurator Fiscal for Aberdeen, said: “This young woman suffered catastrophic injuries as a direct consequence of Gavin Coull’s dangerous driving.
“In a split second, she was deprived of the normal and rich life she was entitled to expect.
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“Yet she showed enormous bravery and courage in harrowing circumstances to give evidence to the court.
“Hopefully, she and her family will gain some comfort from the fact that justice has been served and that the accused will now spend time in prison as a result of his crimes.”
The court heard how Coull and a fellow passenger were travelling southbound on the dual carriageway late on the evening of March 11, 2021.
The collision caused the Fiesta to smash through crash barriers and tumble onto a grassy embankment off the A90.
The court was told that the driver of the Fiesta also suffered serious injuries.
Following the crash, a blood sample showed evidence of drugs in Coull’s system.
Sergeant Craig McNeill, of Police Scotland, said: “Coull’s disregard for road safety has had a devastating impact on this young woman.
“His actions highlight the disastrous consequences of dangerous driving and the lasting impact it has on those involved, along with their families and friends.
“Drivers must obey speed limits and respect the safety of other road users. Drivers are responsible for their actions and the temptation to take risks can have severe and long-lasting consequences for everyone involved.”
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