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115mph Chase: Driver Jailed for High-Speed Dash
14 Oct
Summary
- Driver fled police at speeds up to 115mph.
- The chase involved driving the wrong way on a slip road.
- He was sentenced to one year in jail and banned from driving.
A dangerous pursuit occurred on December 19 when a driver, reaching speeds of 115mph (185km/h), fled from police in Basildon, Essex. Footage from a police helicopter's thermal imaging camera captured the dramatic chase. The fugitive traveled down the A13 towards Dagenham in east London, demonstrating extreme recklessness by driving the wrong way along a slip road and undertaking other vehicles at 100mph (160km/h).
Following his apprehension, the 29-year-old driver faced serious charges. He admitted to several offenses, including dangerous driving, failing to stop for police officers, driving while disqualified, and driving without insurance. For these actions, he has been jailed for one year. Additionally, he has received a driving ban for a further three years and four months, ensuring a significant period off the road.
