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Banned, speeding roads offender was pulling wheelie on scrambler when he struck pedestrian

Summary

Clayton Lieghio, a disqualified driver and speeding offender, was jailed for five years after knocking down a pedestrian while performing a wheelie on a scrambler bike. The incident occurred in a 50km/h zone at night, with Lieghio traveling at speeds exceeding 85km/h. The bike was not roadworthy, lacking lights, mirrors, and indicators, and Lieghio was not insured. The victim suffered severe injuries, including head and spinal trauma, and required extensive medical treatment. Lieghio fled the scene and was later arrested. He pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment and had a prior conviction for driving without insurance. The court noted the dangerous nature of his actions and the serious harm caused to the victim, who expressed forgiveness in her victim impact statement.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Banned, speeding roads offender was pulling wheelie on scrambler when he struck pedestrian. Charges or matters: the lesser offence of endangerment a day before his trial. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• October 24, 2021 Incident
• February 2025 Incident
• December 2023 Incident
• December 9, 2020 Incident
• 2026-06-22 Publication

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Topics

Road Traffic Stage Sentence

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