Drunk Driver Who Escaped Justice | Bermuda News

A Bermuda woman, Candace Desilva, received a suspended 28-month sentence after a terrifying drunk driving incident that left a police officer with life-altering injuries. Found with nearly double the legal alcohol limit, she fled police after being pulled over for illegal maneuvers, crashing into the officer during a struggle. PC Simon Ward suffered deep lacerations, leg injuries, and PTSD — all while trying to protect a mother and child nearby. The judge called her actions “absolutely appalling,” but spared her jail time due to her four children, two with special needs — a decision she reportedly ignored on the day of the crime. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a2aedfd82fe6f3c4