Unpaid work for driver after police pursuit crash
Fubar NewsA man who drove dangerously through Aberdeen streets while being pursued by police before crashing has been ordered to carry out unpaid work.
Chase Johnstone, 21, then ran off after crashing in Great Western Road in January this year but was caught by officers.
Johnstone drove at speeds in excess of 70mph in 30mph zones, overtook other vehicles, and drove the wrong way round a roundabout.
He admitted dangerous driving at Aberdeen Sheriff Court, where Sheriff Ian Duguid sentenced him to 120 hours of unpaid work, 12 months of supervision, and also disqualified him from driving for 15 months.
The incident happened on the afternoon of 28 January.
His vehicle was seen on Springhill Road and accelerated away. A pursuit began, also including on Anderson Drive.
Other road users were taking evasive action and the court heard that at one stage the pursuit was stood down for safety reasons.
It resumed, ending when Johnstone crashed into a stone wall.
He will have to take an extended test after his disqualification ends.