Jail for Bridlington driver who left motorcyclist paralysed in Filey crash

According to prosecutor Michele Stuart-Lofthouse, the motorcyclist effectively “died three times” in hospital before being brought back to life.

He suffered “horrendous” burns to both legs, his buttocks, back, hand, lips, tongue, nose and eyes.

Hunt, 20, was brought in for questioning the day after the accident and charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving, which he pleaded guilty to.

In a victim impact statement, the motorcyclist said the crash had “shattered” his life.

“My days are no longer my own. My life is filled with medical and mental health appointments, physiotherapy and acupuncture, psychiatric appointments and weekly visits from an occupational therapist,” he said.

“Before the crash, I lived a full and busy life surrounded by friends.

“My greatest passion was metal detecting on quiet beaches. I had independence, purpose and joy in simple things – that has all been taken from me.

“I now live every day as a prisoner in a life I didn’t asked for, a life as an amputee full of pain, limitations and constant reminders of what happened.

“I feel like a burden to my friends and family.”

Defence barrister Susannah Proctor said Hunt, who stopped at the scene, had only been driving for a few months when the accident occurred.

She said he was remorseful and was now suffering from depression and possibly post-traumatic stress disorder.

He was otherwise a “courteous, reliable, hard-working young man” who was doing an apprenticeship, the court was told.