July 2nd 2023.
Mikey Lee Neasham, 27, has been jailed for 'utterly reckless' driving after ramming a police car and leading them on a dangerous chase. On January 30th of this year, Neasham was driving an uninsured car and held an expired provisional licence when he drove straight at a police car that had trapped him in a cul-de-sac.
Despite smoke pouring from his bonnet and the front bumper of his car falling off, he managed to escape and led police on a dangerous chase at speeds of up to 130mph. He drove through a number of North Yorkshire villages, including Skelton and Shipton-by-Beninbrough, taking corners at 100mph and carrying out a handbrake turn in an effort to escape.
Traffic Constable Jack Dodsworth took over the pursuit after his colleague's car was seriously damaged by the ramming. He said: "Neasham's driving was exceptionally dangerous. The speeds he reached as he travelled through Skelton and Shipton-by-Beningbrough were utterly reckless and it was only through sheer luck that he didn't cause a serious or fatal collision. Also, the damage he caused to my colleague's vehicle was extensive, meaning that a valuable policing resource that's used to keep the public of North Yorkshire safe was off the road for some time. I hope the sentence handed to Neasham sends a clear message to those who have a cavalier attitude to road safety."
Neasham eventually lost control of his car, crashing off the road into nearby fields. He was sentenced to 17 months imprisonment at York Crown Court on Friday after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and criminal damage. He was banned from driving for two years and ordered to take an extended driving test if he ever tries to get a licence in future.
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