Ex-Manchester United Defender Brandon Williams Receives Suspended Sentence, Three-Year Driving Ban After 99mph Crash

Former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has received a 14-month suspended prison sentence and a three-year driving ban for dangerous driving and driving without insurance following a high-speed crash on the A34 near Handforth, Cheshire, in August 2023. Williams admitted to driving erratically at speeds up to 99mph, crashing into a Ford Fiesta and the central reservation, with prosecutors citing it as fortunate that no serious injuries occurred. At the time, he was on loan at Ipswich Town and had already left Manchester United after his contract ended. Williams acknowledged his poor driving, apologized to those involved, and emphasized that he was not under the influence of any substances during the incident. Despite the legal consequences and a history of previous driving offenses, he expressed optimism about resuming his football career with a new club later this year. The court also noted Williams' mental health struggles and personal mitigation during sentencing.