A drunk-driver who crashed his car at high speed — traumatising his eight-year-old daughter, a passenger — was told by his ex-partner he cannot see her again, an Isle of Wight court has heard.

Carl Isham, who admitted drink-driving in Whippingham on the afternoon of April 14, crashed his Jaguar — causing damage to his and two other cars — during a failed overtaking manoeuvre.

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During the manoeuvre, with another car coming towards him, Isham ran out of room and struck the car he attempted to overtake.

Isle of Wight County Press: Carl Isham's wrecked Jaguar following his crash on Whippingham Road, East Cowes, last month.Carl Isham's wrecked Jaguar following his crash on Whippingham Road, East Cowes, last month. (Image: Isle of Wight County Press)

Isham lost control and careered into a hedgerow, which spun him 180 degrees, said Tom Corke, prosecuting, at the Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court.

Isham's car was badly damaged, as were two others.

Eyewitnesses saw Isham, of St Edmunds Walk, Wootton, try to flee the scene with his daughter.

Isham, who also admitted driving without insurance and a licence, provided a drink-drive reading of 53 microgrammes. The legal limit is 35.

"It was incredibly fortunate no injuries were caused," said Mr Corke.

The disabled driver of the car Isham tried to overtake, spoke in court of the impact the accident had on her. 

"He went as fast as he could, he was drunk and hit my car," she said.

"I'm angry because I no longer have a vehicle and need to attend ten to 12 hospital appointments a month.

"I can't get the sound of his daughter's screaming — a guttural, horrible howl — out of my head. I have nightmares.

Isle of Wight County Press: Carl Isham's wrecked Jaguar following his crash on Whippingham Road, East Cowes, last month.Carl Isham's wrecked Jaguar following his crash on Whippingham Road, East Cowes, last month. (Image: Isle of Wight County Press)

"I had that horrible moment where I had to decide whether to go to the screaming child, or two people not moving in their car."

For Isham, Barry Arnett said having his daughter for two weeks and concerns for his unwell mother "got on top of him", causing him to panic.

"He is extremely sorry," said Mr Arnett.

"The repercussions have been catastrophic. His daughter's mother was so upset, she severed contact and he's not seen his daughter since.

"He used to see her every weekend. That's now ceased and she wants nothing more to do with him."

Isham was banned from driving 20 months and fined £350, with a £140 surcharge and £85 costs.