A driver accused of mowing down a young woman told the jury he had 10 double shots and numerous lines of cocaine before "a moment of stupidity".
Stephen McHugh, originally from Fazakerley but now living in Oswestry, told Stafford Crown Court he was trying to frighten a group of people when he mounted a footpath outside and takeaway and killed 22-year-old Liverpool John Moores student Rebecca Steer. A trial has been told McHugh denies murder but admits the manslaughter of Ms Steer, an innocent bystander who was dragged under his car in the centre of Oswestry, Shropshire.
McHugh has admitted assault causing injury to Kyle Roberts, who was also hit by his car, but denies attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. Giving evidence on the fifth day of his trial McHugh, of Artillery Road, Park Hall, told a jury of six men and six women that he had "next to none" driving experience, having never had a driving lesson or a driving licence.
