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TikTok Influencer HSTikkyTokky Given 12-Month Suspended Sentence After Supercar Crash and Court No-Show
Harrison Sullivan, known online as HSTikkyTokky, has been handed a 12-month suspended custodial sentence following a dramatic court case involving a high-speed supercar crash and a subsequent year-long absence from the UK justice system.
Crash and Charges
In March 2024, Sullivan crashed his McLaren supercar in Virginia Water, Surrey, while reportedly travelling at 71 mph in a 40 mph zone. Witnesses described the vehicle as going “extremely fast,” with some estimating speeds of “at least 100mph or more.”
He later pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and driving without insurance.
Fleeing the Country
Shortly after the crash, Sullivan did not show up in court. Instead, he spent around 12 months travelling abroad, moving between Dubai, Thailand, and Spain — all while continuing to post on social media.
A warrant was eventually issued for his arrest. He was detained in Spain in August 2025 (on what the court called “unrelated matters”), before being brought back to the UK on a chartered flight. The prosecution has since applied for £18,049.47 to be paid to Surrey Police for the cost of the flight.
Court Appearance and Sentencing
When Sullivan finally appeared at Staines Magistrates’ Court, he was wearing a grey prison tracksuit. He was given the one-year suspended sentence, meaning he will avoid immediate prison provided he meets certain conditions.
Alongside the suspended sentence, additional penalties were imposed:
• Driving ban: 2 years
• Electronic tag: 3 months
• Unpaid work: 300 hours
• Rehabilitation: 30 days mandated
• Extended driving test after the ban
Judge’s Remarks and Public Impact
The judge described Sullivan’s actions as a “deliberate decision to ignore the rules of the road.” However, she notably refused to increase the sentence purely to “set an example” to his large social media following.
In a letter to the court, Sullivan expressed remorse, writing that he was “ashamed” of what happened. He also acknowledged his influence, stating that he understood how dangerous behaviour could be replicated by young followers: “If I am acting in a dangerous way, this could influence others to do the same.”
Reaction and Broader Implications
The case has triggered strong reactions.
• Critics argue the sentence is too lenient, especially for a public figure who appeared to evade the law.
• Supporters suggest the court recognised his genuine remorse and gave him a chance to redeem himself without immediate imprisonment.
• Road safety campaigners see this as a cautionary tale on the risks of glamorising supercars and high-speed driving on social media.
Some also question whether influencers like Sullivan should be held to higher standards, given their large, impressionable audience.
Next Steps
A costs hearing is due on 15 January at Staines Magistrates’ Court, where prosecutors will argue for Sullivan to pay back the cost of the chartered return flight.
Meanwhile, Sullivan must comply with his sentence conditions over the next two years (the suspension period), or risk his sentence being activated.
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