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Ex-Rugby Pro Downed Booze and Tablets Before Crashing His BMW Into Wall

Simpson-Daniel received a suspended sentence and 28-month driving ban after a highly intoxicated dangerous driving incident on the A66 caused substantial damage and risked multiple lives.

Summary by The Northern Echo
A former professional rugby player smashed his BMW into a Teesside warehouse after downing booze and tablets.

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Wales OnlineWales Online
Lean Left

Rugby star smashed into cars while high on drink and drugs in 'mental breakdown'

The former scrum-half had to be woken by police after crashing into the wall of a warehouse

·Wales, United Kingdom
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The Northern EchoThe Northern Echo
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Ex-rugby pro downed booze and tablets before crashing his BMW into wall

A former professional rugby player smashed his BMW into a Teesside warehouse after downing booze and tablets.

·County Durham, United Kingdom
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TeessideLiveTeessideLive

Ex-rugby star 'risked lives of others' during danger driving spree on A66

Teesside Crown Court also heard Christopher Simpson-Daniel is suffering from early onset dementia and neurodegenerative disease connected to his former sporting career

·Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
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TeessideLive broke the news in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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