Oxford: Motorist in 120mph police chase stops to make a call

The stolen Audi was pursued by police after it was seen at junction 8 Wheatley interchange on the M40.

Officers got behind the vehicle which was driving erratically at 120mph.

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After police put on their lights and siren the vehicle decided to stop in lane 3 while the motorist pulled out their PHONE to make a call.

The driver was arrested for theft, drug driving, possession of drugs and using a phone while driving. 

This Audi was stolen in TVP before being located M40 J8. XRC04 & XRB61 got behind the vehicle which was driving erratically at 120mph. Blues on and vehicle decided to stop in lane 3 whilst driver on his phone. Arrested - theft, drug drive, drugs + phone whilst driving. #p1514 pic.twitter.com/0TMXlFe8Nl[1][2]

— TVP Roads Policing (@tvprp) October 6, 2023[3]

References

  1. ^ #p1514 (twitter.com)
  2. ^ pic.twitter.com/0TMXlFe8Nl (t.co)
  3. ^ October 6, 2023 (twitter.com)