Distraught Olympic athlete claims road traffic compensation
This time next year twenty three-year-old Sonnar Murray-Brown
should have been competing for Olympic gold in dressage, but after
a car accident ruined his career, the Chichester athlete is now
chasing £300,000 in compensation.
Mr Murray-Brown was a front seat passenger in a Renault Clio
being driven by his former friend Lee Harris, when it was involved
in a head on collision with another vehicle.
The accident left Mr Murray-Brown needing an eight hour
operation to repair his badly crushed legs.
Tragically, Mr. Murray-Brown has been told by doctors that it's
unlikely he will be able to return to his favourite sport, while
plans to become a trainer are now also serious doubt.
According to The Telegraph, Mr Murray-Brown is now pursuing a
car accident compensation claim against Mr Harris, arguing that his
then friend drove too fast and lost control of his vehicle.
Following the accident Mr Harris was charged with driving
without due care and attention, and according to the contents of a
High Court writ issued by Mr Murray-Brown's solicitors, the
claimant has now lost the prospect of breeding horses and running
his own specialised dressage company.
The six-figure sum reflects any lost earnings Mr Murray-Brown is
likely to incur.