Uninsured driver jailed after 100mph police chase ends in overturned Audi
Hai Nguyen, 40, was jailed after a high-speed police pursuit ended when his Audi hit a roundabout and overturned. The incident highlights the dangers of fleeing police at speed and ended with convictions for four offences.
Police said they tried to stop Nguyen on the M6 because the car was uninsured, but he drove on to the M56 and reached 100mph, including along the hard shoulder. He admitted dangerous driving, driving without insurance, failing to stop and possessing criminal property; the court heard he had £1,010 in cash. Chester Crown Court sentenced him to 12 months in prison and banned him from driving for two years and three months; he could face deportation after release.
In short
- Audi pursuit reached 100mph before a roundabout crash.
- Hai Nguyen admitted four offences.
- He was jailed for 12 months and banned from driving.
Explained simply
Police can stop drivers when they have reason to believe a vehicle is being used unlawfully, including when it has no insurance. Drivers are required to stop when instructed; continuing at high speed can put them and other road users at risk.
Dangerous driving, failing to stop for police and driving without insurance are separate offences under UK law. Courts consider the circumstances and the offences admitted or proved when deciding a sentence, which can include prison and a driving ban.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Moment Audi smashes into roundabout and flips over after dramatic 100mph police chase”.