Driver recalls crash in name of safety

Shane Konken, 29, said it was difficult to talk about what happened in 2005.

Mr Konken was 17, nearly 18, at the time of the crash.

Images of his smashed-up vehicle were shown, with blood visible.

He said it was in the early hours of Mother's Day, the weather was cold and wet, he had just dropped off his girlfriend and was coming from Le Chene traffic lights.

'I used the road as a racetrack,' he said. 'My luck ran out.'

He estimated he reached 85mph and started decelerating, however the car was 'unsettled' and he was thrown sideways across the road.

The last thing he remembered seeing before the car stopped, was the green bushes at Channel Island Ceramics.

When he woke up in his car, panic set in.

His feet were trapped, he tried to open the door but it had caved in and what frightened him most was trying to take his seatbelt off and saw his hand bent back on itself.

After that his memories were vague but he remembers waking up in hospital.

'All I wanted was the sight of my mum,' he said.

He recalled pieces of shattered glass being taken out of his skull and even under anaesthetic, he felt it.

'I urge you never to do what I did.'

He hoped that if it saved one life or got people to think twice, it was worthwhile.

The presentation, which all secondary schools are attending was led by Guernsey Fire & Rescue, Guernsey Police and Ambulance and Rescue.