A DRIVER responsible for a head-on collision that left another motorist seriously injured is due to be sentenced.

Aaron Hird admitted dangerous driving when he appeared before South Cumbria Magistrates' Court previously.

The 29-year-old ploughed into Philip Hatfield while attempting to overtake four cars on a narrow stretch of the A595.

At a previous hearing prosecutor Rachel Dixon told the court it happened around 1.15pm on July 28.

“The defendant has attempted to overtake four cars when it was clearly dangerous to do so,” she said.

“The defendant has collided head-on with the victim Philip Hatfield’s vehicle.

“The defendant was interviewed and he did make full admissions. He said he tried overtaking the vehicles and Mr Hatfield’s vehicle had appeared behind the bend.

“He says he tried to brake but had no time to react.”

The court heard Mr Hatfield’s injuries included five broken ribs, a fractured sternum, a sprained wrist and bruising to his chest.

Hird, of Westgate Road in Barrow, is due to be sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Monday.