A man has been sentenced after driving off from the scene of a multi-car crash in Watford.

Nikhil Mandarapu had driven a Mitsubishi in Farthing Close without due care or attention when, according to court documents, “owing to the presence of” his car in the road a Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Mercedes were damaged in an accident.

The 28-year-old then did not stop at the scene, did not give his name and address, and failed to report the accident at a police station an officer “as soon as was reasonably practicable”.

Watford Observer: Farthing Road, WatfordFarthing Road, Watford (Image: Google Street View)

Mandarapu, of Raymond Road, Leicester, was proved guilty of driving without due care and attention, failing to stop, driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence, and failing to report an accident at Leicester Magistrates’ Court.

He was disqualified from driving for nine months, given a 180-hour unpaid work requirement, and ordered to pay £424 at the court on September 1.

The unpaid work must be completed within 12 months.