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3D Printed Prosthetic Restores Life After Drunk Driving Crash

10/28/2025

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Dave Richards (age 75) suffered severe facial injuries in a July 2021 car accident in Devon caused by a drunk driver.
The Bristol 3D Medical Centre provided a 3D printed prosthetic that mimics Richards's natural features.
The centre is the first UK facility to offer integrated 3D scanning and printing for trauma patients.
Richards expressed frustration that the driver served only 1.5 years.

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Story summary

Dave Richards (age 75) suffered severe facial injuries in a July 2021 car accident in Devon caused by a drunk driver.
The Bristol 3D Medical Centre provided a 3D printed prosthetic that mimics Richards's natural features.
The centre is the first UK facility to offer integrated 3D scanning and printing for trauma patients.
Richards expressed frustration that the driver served only 1.5 years.