Moment drunk driver catapults motorcyclist into the air while he waits at a red light

A drunk driver has been jailed after he ploughed into a motorcyclist who was waiting at a red light.

Eden Mander, 19, was driving a Toyota Yaris when he collided with the bike just after 1am on Epsom High Street in Surrey.

The rider was catapulted into the air while the Yaris flipped over and hit another car waiting at the junction.

Mander was seen by multiple witnesses getting out of his car and walking away from the crash, with no concern for the motorcyclist or attempt to call emergency services.

It was only when he was questioned by officers about his involvement that he admitted to being the driver of the Yaris.

He failed a breath test which found he was over double the legal limit and so was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The motorcycle rider was left needing multiple surgeries for his injuries and will require ongoing treatment.

Mander was sentenced to 16 months in prison for causing serious injury by dangerous driving. 

A drunk driver has been jailed after he ploughed into a motorcyclist (seen) who was waiting at a red light

The rider was catapulted into the air while the Yaris flipped over and hit another car waiting at the junction

The driver was sentenced to 16 months in prison for causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Pictured: The damage to his Toyota Yaris which also flipped on its side

Eden Mander, 19, was driving a Toyota Yaris when he collided with the bike just after 1am on Epsom High Street in Surrey

This will run concurrently with a four-month prison sentence for drink driving. He was disqualified from driving for three years.

Sergeant Adam Pegler said: ‘This incident serves as a reminder of how dangerous drink driving is. 

‘It is fortunate no one was killed but the victim has a long road to recovery – someone who was simply on their way home from work, whose life was changed because of another person’s selfish and careless actions.

‘I would urge anyone who would consider drink driving to remember this case and think twice before putting themselves and other people at risk.’