Intoxicated Father Ejected from Car as It Crashes into Stoke-on-Trent Pub
In an unsettling incident in Stoke-on-Trent, an intoxicated father faced legal repercussions after a vehicle he was in crashed into a pub. Billyjoe Broad, 32, from Goldenhill, was inside the vehicle when it rolled backwards into The Travellers Rest pub. This event occurred on Kidsgrove Road on July 18, 2024.
Incident Overview
Prosecutor Charlotte Morgan detailed the events that led to the crash. Police were alerted when a vehicle was seen moving slowly back into the wall of the pub, colliding at a low speed of 5 mph. At the time of the incident, Broad was not in the driver’s seat.
The vehicle’s owner approached police, suspecting Broad was involved, though he didn’t know how the vehicle had moved. Upon returning to the scene, Broad appeared extremely drunk and refused to provide a breath sample for analysis, denying that he had driven the vehicle.
Legal Proceedings
During the court proceedings at North Staffordshire Justice Centre, Broad pled guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis. The court noted that he had a prior conviction for drink-driving in 2021.
- Incident Date: July 18, 2024
- Defendant: Billyjoe Broad, 32
- Location: The Travellers Rest, Kidsgrove Road, Goldenhill
- Speed of collision: Approximately 5 mph
- Punishment: £769 fine, £85 costs, £308 surcharge
- Driving ban: 3 years (reduced by 36 weeks with rehabilitation course)
Broad’s Responsibility
A probation officer who interviewed Broad stated that he acknowledged consuming an excessive amount of alcohol that night. Broad explained that he was outside drinking and mistakenly sat in the vehicle, which then rolled back, causing him to fall out. He expressed that he bore full responsibility for his actions and recognized the seriousness of his decision to not provide a breath sample.
Broad’s defense attorney noted his regret over the incident, stating he had simply gone to the local pub and overindulged. This case highlights the risks associated with drinking and driving, and the legal implications that can arise from such behavior.
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