A driver who was on ice when he caused a fiery head-on crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has told a judge he is "ashamed of himself" and wants to help others beat drug addiction.
Christopher Walker, 21, threatened to kill an Uber driver before stealing his four-wheel drive and slamming it into southbound traffic in March 2022, causing an explosion that trapped three drivers, including himself, in the burning wreck.
Tradie Andrew Cheng spent a month recovering in hospital following the incident and was left with lifelong injuries.
Today, the NSW District Court heard Walker had taken ice the morning of the crash, and couldn't remember the events of that day.
He claims he hasn't used drugs in the 20 months since and is now sober and working full-time, while also studying to become a counsellor to help others battling with addiction.
Walker also shed a tear while telling the court he is about to become a dad and wants to teach his son to be a good person.
The prosecution argued that jail was the appropriate penalty.
Walker has pleaded guilty to four charges, dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, which carries a maximum penalty of seven years.
The soon-to-be father remains out on bail until his sentencing next year.
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