VIDEO: This is the moment a dangerous driver crashed into a safety bollard in Burnley during police chase

A 35-year-old man has been jailed for 14 months after leading police on a pursuit through Burnley.
By Laura Longworth
Published 15th Apr 2024, 13:18 BST
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David Irwin, of Gisburn Grove, Burnley, was charged with and pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and obstructing or resisting an arrest. He was sentenced last Wednesday at Preston Crown Court.

Irwin was spotted driving a Ford Ka when officers signalled for him to pull over. Instead, he made off, and police pursued him through Burnley.

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Irwin eventually crashed the car into a safety bollard and attempted to run off but was detained and arrested.

David Irwin has been jailed for 14 months after leading police on a pursuit through Burnley.David Irwin has been jailed for 14 months after leading police on a pursuit through Burnley.
David Irwin has been jailed for 14 months after leading police on a pursuit through Burnley.
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PC Anthony Beckett, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “Irwin chose to drive recklessly that day in attempt to evade us. He not only endangered his own life, but the lives of innocent passing civilians. I welcome the custodial sentence handed down this week.

“If you choose to drive dangerously, let this be a message to you: we will catch you, we will find you, and we will bring you to justice. Endangering lives by trying to evade us is reckless and selfish, and we will not stand for it.”

If you witness any dangerous driving, please contact 101. In an emergency, ring 999.

This video shows the moment Irwin crashed into a safety bollard during the police chase: