A driver who sped away from police at over 100mph before crashing has been sentenced to 10 months in prison.
Andrew Miller, 32, of Greenacres, Wigton, had previously admitted a charge of dangerous driving and was sentenced today at Carlisle Crown Court.
The court heard how an officer had become aware of Miller in the village of Abbeytown on the evening of August 3 2023.
Miller, driving a Volkswagen Golf, then sped out of the village, driving well in excess of the speed limit and erratically.
Miller was aware he was being followed and was seen to be driving without headlights in an attempt to get away from the pursuing officer.
However, Miller lost control of the vehicle, which rolled over numerous times before coming to rest in a roadside ditch.
Miller initially denied being the driver of the vehicle when questioned by officers. However, the subsequent investigation provided conclusive evidence that he was behind the wheel.
That evidence included his own injuries which included a fractured sternum, as well as his own blood on the driver’s airbag.
Miller admitted the offence at court. He was also banned from driving for 30 months – extended to 35 months to cover period of imprisonment. He must also sit an extended re-test before being able to legally 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.”
