A suspected fraudster who was convicted for causing serious injury by dangerous driving is on the run.
Kevin Bernard, 43, from Bootle, is wanted in connection with failing to appear at court for separate driving and fraud offences.
At a trial in July last year, Liverpool Crown Court heard how teenager Lee Baxter was heading to a party at his mum's house with two young friends in his blue Ford Fiesta.
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They were hit by Bernard's black Audi S3 as he sped along 30mph Southport Road in Bootle at 86mph.
The teenager suffered multiple injuries including brain damage and was left fighting for his life in a coma.
In July, the court heard how the now 22-year-old "had to learn how to breathe, talk, walk and eat" again.
Bernard, 43, of Riversdale Road, Aigburth, denied causing serious injury by dangerous driving but skipped his trial.
After being found guilty in his absence he was sentenced to six years in prison, despite still being at large.
Police are now still appealing for information on the whereabouts of the 43-year-old.
He is also currently wanted for drugs offences by Cheshire Police
Bernard is white, 6ft tall, of broad build, with shaved brown hair and blue eyes. Bernard speaks with a Liverpool accent.
If you have seen Bernard or hold any information, come forward via @MerPolCC on Twitter, 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook, 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with reference 21000286445 and we'll do the rest.
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