Man seriously injured in a car crash as he tried to evade police in Rushden is spared jail

Mohammed Sultan caught the attention of officers from Northamptonshire Police’s Operations team when he joined the eastbound carriageway of the A45 at the Turnells Mill roundabout shortly after midnight on Friday, May 12, last year.

He was seen doing speeds of 100mph as he headed towards Rushden Lakes.

Due to the poor manner of his driving, officers followed Sultan’s blue Volkswagen Jetta, which slowed down to the national speed limits, which officers believe was a result of him noticing the police car driving behind him.

After turning on to the A500, officers activated the police car’s lights and siren to indicate that Sultan should pull over however, instead of stopping, he sped off reaching speeds of up to 60mph towards Wellingborough Road in Rushden.

As the car headed towards Rushden town centre, Sultan’s driving became more dangerous as he accelerated to 80mph in a 30mph speed limit, entering a roundabout junction at speed, overtaking two vehicles on a blind bend, and running a red traffic light.

Eventually he crashed into the front garden wall of a home on Wellingborough Road, causing the car to catch fire. Fortunately, Sultan had already got out of the vehicle and was lying on the pavement.

The 22 year old from Bedford Road, Sandy, in Bedfordshire, sustained a serious injury to his left kneecap, which was broken into four parts and required surgery at University Hospital Coventry.

Sultan's been handed a 12-month prison sentence, suspended for 15 months, and disqualified from driving for 18 months and ordered to pay £550 compensation.

Following sentencing, lead investigator PC Ed Butler of the Force’s Operations Team, said: “Prior to the collision, Sultan showed a total disregard for himself, and other road users and he drove at excessive speed, overtaking on a blind bend and running a red light.

Following sentencing, lead investigator PC Ed Butler of the Force’s Operations Team, said: “Prior to the collision, Sultan showed a total disregard for himself, and other road users and he drove at excessive speed, overtaking on a blind bend and running a red light.

“It was through his own recklessness and unnecessary risk-taking that he sustained a serious knee injury, which required surgery. The manner of his driving fell well below the legal requirements, and it was pure luck that his injuries were not more severe, if not fatal.”

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