Actress Amanda Mealing Banned from Driving After Drug-Driving Crash Injures Nurse
The former Casualty star received a 22-month driving ban and fines after admitting to drug-driving and causing a crash that left the victim with lasting injuries.
- Amanda Mealing, known for her role on Casualty, crashed into nurse Mark Le Sage in January 2024 while under the influence of cocaine.
- The court found Mealing had cocaine and benzoylecgonine in her blood at levels significantly exceeding legal limits.
- Mark Le Sage suffered severe injuries, including impaired fine motor skills, chronic pain, and emotional trauma, disrupting his career and hobbies.
- Mealing pleaded guilty to drug-driving and driving without due care, expressing deep shame and surrendering her license.
- No compensation order was issued, leaving damages to be resolved through insurance claims, as both parties seek closure.