Boozed-up driver had to be pulled out of burning car after crash in Scots town

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A sozzled driver who wrote his car off after crashing into a central reservation, causing it to burst into flames, has been banned from the roads for 20 months.

Jordan McDonald was over five times the legal drink-drive limit when he smashed his Vauxhall Corsa into a central reservation in Paisley’s Glasgow Road – causing a concerned member of the public to wave down cops as the motor was engulfed in flames.

After the emergency services managed to pull McDonald, 36, from his burning vehicle, cops found a number of empty booze bottles inside the car, alongside a full bottle of Corona.

Prosecutor Jason Stark told Paisley Sheriff Court: “Around 10.25pm on September 23, police were on mobile patrol when they were alerted by a member of the public who stated a vehicle had crashed and was on fire. “Police officers requested the fire service to attend and they sent out a crew.“Police officers made their way to the black Vauxhall Corsa which was in the central reservation and officers observed the accused in the driver seat of the car.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.