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Australian Who Stitched Own Chainsaw Wound, Washed It With Gin & Drank Some For Pain Relief Before Driving To Hospital Loses DUI AppealABC.net.auFeb. 17, 2015 |
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 A learner driver who stitched his own chainsaw wound before attempting to drink drive to hospital has lost an appeal to have the matter considered "trifling" by the Supreme Court. Timothy Withrow, who sustained the wound at this Port Willunga home south of Adelaide in February 2014, used a sewing needle and fishing line to stitch himself up for fear the cut could become infected. He had earlier phoned the Noarlunga Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre, only to be told they were extremely busy and would be unable to treat his gaping wound for more than 10 hours. Mr Withrow told the court he used gin to wash the wound because he did not have any antiseptic in his house. He also drank the gin to relieve his pain. Read More 
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