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Scott Callaghan pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court(Image: Mike Gibbons)<\/p>\nScott Callaghan propelled pillion passenger Paul Gaughan into the air in Glasgow’s Anniesland.Scott Callaghan pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court(Image: Mike Gibbons)<\/p>\n
A man has left his friend in a wheelchair for life<\/a> following a horrific motorcycle crash. Scott Callaghan, 31, propelled pillion passenger Paul Gaughan into the air in Glasgow’s Anniesland on August 17 2023.<\/p>\n Callaghan had driven at excessive speed and struck a kerb while he had a small trace of alcohol in his system. Mr Gaughan<\/a> was hospitalised for six months and was found to be paralysed below the chest.<\/p>\n He also suffered further “life changing” injuries which included a number of fractures to his body. Callaghan pleaded guilty today\/yesterday at Glasgow Sheriff Court<\/a> to causing serious injury to Mr Gaughan by dangerous driving.<\/p>\n The court heard that Callaghan, of the city’s Knightswood<\/a>, was driving the Yamaha off-road bike to a field at 10.19pm. Prosecutor Victoria Keel said: “He drove at excessive speed and sharply braked and collided with a pavement.<\/p>\n “The bike became airborne<\/a> and it collided into a metal fence which caused Mr Gaughan to be propelled into the air. He travelled seven metres before he landed on the ground.”<\/p>\n Both men – who were not wearing protective helmets – were found severely injured<\/a> at the scene. Mr Gaughan was conscious and breathing but did not react to pain.<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n All you have to do is click here if you’re on mobile<\/strong><\/a>, select ‘Join Community’ and you’re in!<\/p>\n If you’re on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click ‘Join Community’.<\/p>\n We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like.<\/p>\n To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose ‘exit group’.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n He was taken to hospital<\/a> where he was found to have sustained a string of injuries described as “life changing.” This included a fracture to his vertebrae, a scalp bone fracture, a nasal bone fracture as well as scarring to his neck.<\/p>\n Miss Keel added: “He suffered complete paralysis<\/a> below his chest which will be life long. He will be a full-time wheelchair user and will require assistance to his bed, a car and the toilet.<\/p>\n “His left hand is week and will need assistance to carry out daily activities for the rest of his life.” The fiscal depute<\/a> further stated that there is a risk of a spinal cord injury and there was an injury to his bladder and bowel.<\/p>\n The hearing was told that Callaghan also sustained injuries which included a broken arm and fractured pelvis. An alcohol test<\/a> on Callaghan showed that he had a minor amount in his system but not enough to take him over the drink drive limit.<\/p>\n Calum Weir, defending, told the court: “These were particularly tragic circumstances<\/a>. He will require to live with the consequences of his reckless actions on this occasion.<\/p>\n “They were on good terms and fortunately there is no animosity towards Mr Callaghan<\/a>.” Sentence was deferred upon the dad-of-one until next month pending background reports by Sheriff John McCormick.<\/p>\n![\"Glasgow](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2_Karen-Buckley-death.jpg\")
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