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'120mph crash' head faces hearing '120mph crash' head faces hearing
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A head teacher is facing a professional conduct hearing after he was jailed for dangerous driving.A head teacher is facing a professional conduct hearing after he was jailed for dangerous driving.
Paul Davies, of Hirwaun, Cynon valley, was said by one witness to be speeding at up to 120mph before the crash, which left another motorist in a wheelchair. Paul Davies, 52, of Hirwaun, Cynon valley, was said by a witness to be speeding at 120mph before a crash which left another motorist in a wheelchair.
Governors allowed Mr Davies to return to his job at Cwmdare Primary School after his early release from prison.Governors allowed Mr Davies to return to his job at Cwmdare Primary School after his early release from prison.
The General Teaching Council for Wales said a decision on Mr Davies' future would be made on the facts of the case.The General Teaching Council for Wales said a decision on Mr Davies' future would be made on the facts of the case.
It has the power to suspend or remove a teacher from the teaching register.It has the power to suspend or remove a teacher from the teaching register.
The hearing in Cardiff opened with details of the court case being given.The hearing in Cardiff opened with details of the court case being given.
Kelvin Palmer spent 10 months in hospital and is now forced to live in a respite care centre 30 miles from his home.Kelvin Palmer spent 10 months in hospital and is now forced to live in a respite care centre 30 miles from his home.
The head-on collision happened in May 2006 on the A465 heads of the valleys road.The head-on collision happened in May 2006 on the A465 heads of the valleys road.
Mr Davies was sentenced to 15 months in jail last year after one witness said she believed his Subaru Impreza was travelling at up to 120mph.Mr Davies was sentenced to 15 months in jail last year after one witness said she believed his Subaru Impreza was travelling at up to 120mph.
Last September, he was released early from prison on licence and had to wear an electronic tag.Last September, he was released early from prison on licence and had to wear an electronic tag.
Kelvin Palmer spent 10 months in hospital and uses a wheelchairKelvin Palmer spent 10 months in hospital and uses a wheelchair
Governors of Cwmdare Primary allowed Mr Davies to return to work last month despite Rhondda Cynon Taf Council advising them to wait.Governors of Cwmdare Primary allowed Mr Davies to return to work last month despite Rhondda Cynon Taf Council advising them to wait.
The council said the results of an inquiry into the case by the General Teaching Council for Wales (GTCW) should be known before he returned.The council said the results of an inquiry into the case by the General Teaching Council for Wales (GTCW) should be known before he returned.
The GTCW has been investigating Mr Davies after his case was referred to them by South Wales Police.The GTCW has been investigating Mr Davies after his case was referred to them by South Wales Police.
It will decide if any disciplinary action will be taken against Mr Davies.It will decide if any disciplinary action will be taken against Mr Davies.
Mr Palmer, who was injured in the crash, had previously criticised the governors for planning to reinstate Davies and said he was very upset and angry he was being allowed to return.Mr Palmer, who was injured in the crash, had previously criticised the governors for planning to reinstate Davies and said he was very upset and angry he was being allowed to return.
At the time, he said: "These people are supposed to set a good example to our young people.At the time, he said: "These people are supposed to set a good example to our young people.
"We put them up on a pedestal and this chap has clearly fallen off the pedestal.""We put them up on a pedestal and this chap has clearly fallen off the pedestal."
Mr Davies was sentenced at Newport Crown Court after Judge Stephen Hopkins had described his driving in wet and windy conditions as "lunatic".Mr Davies was sentenced at Newport Crown Court after Judge Stephen Hopkins had described his driving in wet and windy conditions as "lunatic".
Judge Hopkins said: "Fifty one you may have been but you drive with the mentality of a boy racer."Judge Hopkins said: "Fifty one you may have been but you drive with the mentality of a boy racer."