A Queensland man has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for running down and almost killing a policeman with a stolen BMW while high on drugs. 9News
Townshend then swerved and Sen. Const. Izzard lost his grip after 30 metres and was thrown from the car to the road.He was taken to hospital suffering a fractured skull and eye socket, bleeding on the brain, and extensive cuts and bruising.Doctors told the father-of-two's family and colleagues he was unlikely to survive.
"I will never forget the sight of all the blood and the intermittent yelling and horrified screaming coming from Aaron as we treated him," a fellow police officer, who asked not to be named, told the court in a victim impact statement. Sen. Const. Izzard made a "miracle" recovery following brain surgery but continues to suffer from numerous life-changing injuries.He was also convicted of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and driving under the influence of alcohol and methylamphetamine.© AAP 2020
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