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BBC News
3 hours ago
- General
- BBC News
Aberdeen driver who dragged police officers down Highland road with car is jailed
A driver who dragged two police officers along a Highland road with her car after they had pulled her over has been jailed for 18 Baird, 43, of Aberdeen, was being asked why her vehicle was not insured when she had a "moment of panic" and drove Sheriff Court heard that the male and female officers were lucky to escape serious injury in the incident, which was captured in dashcam a mother-of-two, was jailed after earlier admitting to culpable and reckless conduct to the danger of the officers' lives. She also admitted attempting to pervert the course of justice by giving police false details, and attempting to conceal the vehicle she was driving while having no licence or insurance. Sheriff Sara Matheson accused Baird of "appalling behaviour", and said it was down to luck the officers' injuries were not worse than they officers were treated at Inverness' Raigmore Hospital for grazing, bruises, an injured knee and a staved finger. The female officer needed the use crutches for a was stopped on 10 July 2023 on the B9152 road between Kincraig and Rotheimurchas, near court heard that the officers narrowly avoided being dragged under the wheels of her car when she sped Paterson, representing Baird, told the court that it had been a moment of panic, and she had not foreseen the "terrible consequences" of her actions, which she fully who was visibly upset when she appeared in court, was also disqualified from driving for 43 months. Following sentencing, Police Scotland said it welcomed Baird's Andrew Barclay said: "Whilst neither officer sustained serious physical injury her behaviour was very dangerous and has had a significant affect on those officers involved."A police officer's job, by its very nature, often means they can find themselves dealing with volatile and dangerous situations to protect the communities we serve. "It is totally unacceptable for officers to be put in harms way or injured by the irresponsible actions of others."He added: "We will take necessary action with those who deliberately put an officer's life in danger, as today's verdict confirms."
News.com.au
9 hours ago
- General
- News.com.au
Perth man accused of driving at 200km/h and threatening police with gun during routine stop
A Perth man's early morning drive escalated quickly when he allegedly brandished a gun at police before speeding away at up to 200km/h. Police allege they tried to stop a Hyundai Tucson wagon driven by the 39-year-old about 7.25am on Monday after it was caught allegedly displaying false plates. The East Perth man failed to stop, instead allegedly brandished a gun and took off from Gibson Rd in Beechboro at speeds of up to 200km/h. He continued through various suburbs before coming to a stop by crashing into bushland at the T-junction of Taylor and Rowley roads in Bunjup. WA Police Air Wing swiftly directed officers to his location. The gun was recovered in Beechboro. The man was charged with nine offences, including reckless driving to escape pursuit by police, unlicensed person possess firearm and drove a vehicle with forged, replica or false plates. He is due to face Midlands Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Is this Australia's worst driver? Watch the shocking encounter that needs to be seen to be believed
Australians have slammed the 'anger issues' of a reckless Ford Ranger Raptor driver after shocking dashcam emerged. The video showed the Raptor dangerously and illegally changing lanes at an intersection, accelerating behind another vehicle before sharply cutting in front. When the other driver made an attempt to continue on, they were aggressively pursued by the Raptor. The confrontation escalated when the Raptor swerved and collided with the front of the other vehicle during another reckless manoeuvre. After the crash, a man wearing a CFMEU-branded hoodie and a young boy, believed to be his son, then jumped out of the Raptor and approached the other driver. The young boy, could be heard through the car window yelling 'f*** sake' while filming the driver. Inside, the driver could be heard locking his doors and calmly informing them that the entire incident had been captured on his dashcam. Australians tore into the Raptor driver for his behaviour, condemning his 'anger issues'. 'Imagine getting so mad (due to your own dumb f***ery) you drive so aggressively and recklessly that you cause another car to crash into you,' someone said. 'All while your child is in the car, watching, learning. Weak men raise weak men.' Another criticised the illegal behaviour from the driver. 'In the wrong lane at lights, then drives erratically and intentionally cuts off dash cam driver, endangering not just him but this (driver) in the dashcam car and his mini-me son in the passenger seat.' One user also commended the driver of the vehicle recording on Dashcam for keeping their cool during the incident. 'Love that the DC driver is so calm as he knows he's 100 per cent in the right,' one said. NRMA's Peter Khoury told Daily Mail Australia he was left speechless by the video. 'I don't really know what to say, I'm pretty shocked. We hope that erratic behaviour and road rage is rare' he said. 'If you are going to drive like that, not only do you embarrass yourself but you've also broken a number of laws. Just don't do it,' he said. Mr Khoury added that NRMA data suggested at least one in 10 vehicles record dashcam footage. He said dashcams have become more common and subsequently issued a warning to drivers exhibiting poor behaviour: 'You've made the police's job a little easier.' He also advised that, for victims, 'safety is the priority'. 'Call the police, stay in the vehicle and, if you can, get yourself away from that location,' he said.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Driver in stable condition after crash on Jalan Ampang caused by heart attack (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A 57-year-old man who was involved in a crash on Jalan Ampang after losing control of his car and veering into oncoming traffic is believed to have experienced a heart attack The man was driving his Toyota Caldina on Saturday around 11am when the accident occurred near a traffic light junction in front of a private hospital. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said three vehicles were involved in the incident, the New Straits Times reported. The Caldina collided head-on with an SUV driven by a 49-year-old woman, causing her car to move backwards and hit another SUV driven by a 30-year-old man. A video of the crash has gone viral on social media. Mohd Zamzuri said the man was in stable condition when he met with police. Only the woman sustained minor injuries, and police are investigating the case under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
Driver in stable condition after crash on Jalan Ampang caused by heart attack (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 2 — A 57-year-old man who was involved in a crash on Jalan Ampang after losing control of his car and veering into oncoming traffic is believed to have experienced a heart attack The man was driving his Toyota Caldina on Saturday around 11am when the accident occurred near a traffic light junction in front of a private hospital. Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said three vehicles were involved in the incident, the New Straits Times reported. The Caldina collided head-on with an SUV driven by a 49-year-old woman, causing her car to move backwards and hit another SUV driven by a 30-year-old man. A video of the crash has gone viral on social media. Mohd Zamzuri said the man was in stable condition when he met with police. Only the woman sustained minor injuries, and police are investigating the case under Section 42(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.
