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EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 1 MIN

Officer’s Life Changed by Impaired Driver

from Manchester News Today | The Daily News Now!

A police officer’s life was shattered when a reckless, drug-fueled driver slammed into his car at 120 mph, sending him crashing into a wall and a building. PC Rushton suffered life-altering injuries and psychological trauma, now barely recognizing himself. The driver, Shaun Orchard—a barely licensed man high on alcohol and cocaine—showed zero remorse, even hurling abuse at officers while hospitalized. Orchard received a three-year-and-two-month prison sentence and a five-and-a-half-year driving ban, as the judge called his actions a deliberate, deadly choice. Rushton, back on duty under restrictions, still lives with the crash’s haunting aftermath. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/0b670e75797906e5

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