Man appeared in court after ‘crash’ on Glasgow’s M8
Dylan Hood, 27, was allegedly behind the wheel of a Mercedes A-Class on Glasgow's M8 on July 24, 2024. Court papers state Hood caused serious injuries by dangerous driving to David Clinton, David Graham and Robert Bell as well as constables Andrew Blair and Gordon Bremner.
It is alleged that Hood drove the sports car while under the influence of controlled substances.
The charge says that Hood was initially on Keppochill Road in the city's Springburn when he drove at excessive speeds for the road and its conditions. It is claimed that he was required to forcefully apply brakes in order to avoid a collision with another motor vehicle. Allegations go on to say Hood drove his vehicle on the opposing carriageway at speed and overtook other vehicles.
He is then stated to have gone onto West Kippochill Road where he drove at excessive speed and forcefully applied his brakes to avoid collision. Hood is claimed to have then driven on the M8 motorway at excessive speed for the road and its conditions. He is stated to have driven at 120 miles per hour, overtaking other vehicles at speed when unsafe to do so as well as failing to adjust his driving to the road signals and signs.