Hospital worker crashes while using Snapchat in Swansea

Amelia Jeffrey, a 22-year-old hospital worker, was involved in a serious incident while driving in Swansea after leaving Morriston Hospital. She was using Snapchat when she struck pedestrian Helal Ahmed, who had stepped onto the road from outside a takeaway. The collision resulted in Ahmed suffering life-changing injuries, including difficulties with mobility and vision. The court proceedings revealed that Jeffrey had sent and received 19 messages on Snapchat in the nine minutes leading up to the accident. Despite having no prior convictions, she had six penalty points on her driving license for speeding. During the court hearing, Ahmed expressed his desire to recover and emphasized the impact of the accident on his life, including his inability to engage in activities with his children. Jeffrey pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was sentenced to 22 months in prison, suspended for 18 months, along with community service and a driving ban. The case highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the severe consequences it can have on victims and their families.