A NATLAND motorist crashed his vehicle into a central island and lamp-post in Ambleside after going to scratch his leg while driving, a court heard.
David Willan, 68, of Oxenholme Lane, pleaded guilty to three driving offences after the collision on Rydal Road in the early hours of September 23.
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Representing Willan, Suzie Kavanagh said he was on his way back from a delivery in Cockermouth and suffered "a momentary lapse in concentration."
Ms Kavanagh said that the defendant was wearing leg supports, and added: "He went to scratch his leg and the vehicle jerked."
Willan admitted failing to stop after an accident, failing to report the accident and driving without due care and attention.
His licence was endorsed and he was ordered to pay a £250 fine, £85 costs and a £25 victim surcharge.
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