Ford Fiesta driver crashed into lamppost on A4440

Ethan Dance, of Blossom Close, Worcester, admitted a charge of failing to provide a specimen for analysis when he appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Tuesday, (October 18). 

Prosecutor Sumreen Afsar told magistrates police were called to a road traffic collision on the A4440, Worcester, at around 2am on September 29 this year. 

Mrs Afsar said: "The defendant's Ford Fiesta collided with a lamppost having lost control on the roundabout.

TEST: Ethan Dance crashed into a lamppost after not taking a drink drive test. Picture: Getty Images (Image: Getty)

"When police arrived they spoke to the defendant."

The prosecutor said police observed Dance had been incoherent in his speech, and as they suspected he had been drink driving he was asked to take a breathalyser test. 

Mrs Afsar said: "He was given the opportunity (to take the test).

"He refused on each occasion, at the roadside and at the police station."

Mark Turnbull, defending, said Dance had some bad news about his relationship with his girlfriend, leading to him drinking four cans of beer at home. 

Mr Turnbull said Dance had got into his car and driven to a shop. 

COURT: Ethan Dance appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court

"Mr Dance has very little recollection of what happened, from the accident onwards," Mr Turnbull said.

"He was taken to hospital. 

"He was confused not really knowing what was going on."

Mr Turnbull said, while at the hospital, Dance had offered to take the breathalyser test but at that point, it was too late.

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The solicitor added the 19-year-old had never been in trouble with the police before.

Mr Turnbull also raised that there had been difficult road conditions that night as there had been heavy rain. 

But the court clerk told magistrates that was no defence, and if anything it was an aggravating factor. 

Ethan Dance warned he could be back in court if he doesn't complete unpaid work

Chairman of the magistrates bench Charles Townsend told Dance he was receiving a 12-month community order. 

The order requires Dance complete 100 hours unpaid work.

The chairman said: "Failing to do that will bring you back to court," Dance nodding that he understood. 

Dance was also banned from driving for two years but was offered the chance to take the drink-drive awareness course which, if he successfully completes, would reduce his ban.

Dance was ordered to pay £135 costs and a victim surcharge of £114. He was told to pay the total, £249, at a rate of £5 a week.