The crash resulted in the driver of the other car suffering a broken leg.
A driver who had been drinking caused a crash in which another motorist was badly injured.
Scott Tinney went behind the wheel after arguing with his partner following a night out.
The crash resulted in the driver of the other car suffering a broken leg, Hamilton Sheriff Court heard this week.
Tinney, 31, of Pegasus Avenue, Carluke, admitted causing serious injury to the woman by driving dangerously while under the influence of alcohol.
The collision happened on Main Street, Newmains, on December 8, 2024.
Jack Muir, prosecuting, said Tinney had returned home around 1am after a night out drinking with friends.
Mr Muir told the court: “He became involved in an altercation with his partner before leaving home in his vehicle.
“About 1.30am the other driver was travelling with her partner whom she had picked up after a night out with friends.
“The accused’s vehicle came towards her on the wrong side of the road. She swerved to try to avoid an impact but the cars collided.
“The impact caused the accused’s car to flip on to its roof. Both vehicles were extensively damaged.”
Police breathalysed Tinney, who was bleeding from a head wound, and he gave a positive reading for alcohol. He was arrested and taken to hospital for treatment.
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The female driver suffered a fracture to her knee as well as bruising and whiplash.
The court heard Tinney has only a “limited” record of previous convictions.
His lawyer, Desmond Ziolo, said he works full time and asked that he be allowed to remain on bail while background reports are prepared.
Sheriff Louise Gallacher deferred sentence until March and agreed to continue bail, but she warned Tinney: “This is a very serious offence that is aggravated because you were under the influence of alcohol when it occurred.”
He was disqualified from driving with immediate effect.
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