A man has been sentenced to four years in prison following a collision that resulted in a grandfather-of-four becoming an amputee.
On September 28, 2025, Callum Knott, 41, was involved in multiple collisions with three cars in Nottingham. His reckless driving led to a severe crash on Valley Road, Sherwood, causing life-altering injuries to Stephen Kerry, 65, and leaving a mother and daughter with serious injuries. Mr. Kerry continues to receive medical care more than three months after the incident.
Knott, driving aggressively, collided with a vehicle carrying a mother and three 12-year-old girls, forcing them into oncoming traffic where they struck Mr. Kerry’s car head-on. Nottinghamshire Police has released a custody image of Knott, who fled the scene but surrendered himself two days later.
Mr. Kerry, who was visiting his wife Karen in the hospital before her heart surgery, sustained fractures to his shoulder, thigh, and multiple ribs, along with significant chest injuries requiring immediate surgery. He was placed in a medically induced coma and remained in the intensive care unit for several weeks.
Despite efforts, Mr. Kerry’s right leg, which was severely injured, did not recover, leading to an above-the-knee amputation three weeks post-accident.
During the court proceedings on Tuesday, January 13, Mrs. Kerry and their son, Jason Kerry, expressed the devastating impact of the incident on their family. Knott, residing at no fixed address, initially denied his involvement but later admitted to causing serious injuries by dangerous driving, fleeing the accident scene, and failing to report the incident.
Additionally, Knott confessed to criminal damage and possession of a knife for slashing his ex-partner’s car tires before fleeing in his van. With a history of 17 convictions for 39 offenses, Knott now faces legal consequences for his actions.
Rachel Botterill, a partner in the JMW catastrophic injury team representing Mr. Kerry, highlighted the tragic aftermath of the incident. She emphasized the drastic life changes experienced by Mr. Kerry, who now requires specialized accommodation for wheelchair use as an amputee.
The incident has not only physically impacted Mr. Kerry but also emotionally affected his role as the primary caregiver for his wife and his ability to engage with his family, including two adult children and four grandchildren, especially during the Christmas period. The Kerrys are deeply distressed by the situation, which has forced them to leave their family home of 36 years and adapt to new and challenging circumstances.