Dangerous driver sentenced to 10 months after 100mph police chase

Andrew Miller
-Credit: (Image: Cumbria Police)


A dangerous driver has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after speeding away from police at 100mph.

Andrew Miller from Greenacres, Wigton had previously admitted a charge of dangerous driving and was sentenced today (October 15) at Carlisle Crown Court. The 32-year-old was driving a Volkswagen Golf in the village of Abbeytown on the evening of August 3, 2023.

The court heard how Miller sped out of the village and was driving erratically and well in excess of the speed limit. Aware he was being followed, Miller attempted to get away from the pursuing officer by driving without headlights.

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He then lost control of the vehicle and rolled over numerous times before coming to rest in a roadside ditch. Initially, Miller denied being the driver of the vehicle when he was questioned by officers.

However, a subsequent investigation provided conclusive evidence that he was in fact behind the wheel. This included his own injuries - a fractured sternum and blood on the driver's airbag.

In court, Miller admitted the offence and was banned from driving for 30 months (extended to 35 months to cover period of imprisonment). He must also resit an extended driving re-test before being allowed to drive again.

Detective Sergeant Deborah Story of Cumbria Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "Miller’s driving was extremely dangerous and put numerous lives at risk – not just his own and his passenger’s. As well as driving far in excess of the speed limits of the roads he was travelling on, his decision to drive without headlights was incredibly reckless – as was his failure to stop at numerous blind junctions.

"Miller is extremely fortunate that his actions did not result in serious injuries to innocent parties."

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