Driver Hits 100mph While Going the Wrong Way on Dual Carriageway
A Wolverhampton man led police on a dangerous chase, driving over 100mph in a 20mph zone while under the influence of alcohol
Wolverhampton, North Wales, Dale Broome, Drink Driving, Dangerous Driving
Wolverhampton: So, there was this wild incident where a guy named Dale Broome drove the wrong way on a dual carriageway. He was speeding like crazy, hitting 100mph in a 20mph zone. Can you believe that?
Broome, who’s 29 and from Portobello, was more than twice the legal drink drive limit when he decided to take police on a wild chase in North Wales. It all ended when his car got stuck in some mud. Talk about a dramatic finish!
He showed up in court and admitted to five driving offences. The judge wasn’t having any of it and sentenced him to 16 months in jail. Plus, he’s banned from driving for nearly five years. Ouch!
The judge called it the worst example of dangerous driving she’d seen that didn’t end in a serious accident. A detective who was off-duty spotted Broome’s reckless driving and reported it. That’s some quick thinking!
Broome was all over the place, speeding and even going the wrong way on the A525. It’s a miracle no one got hurt. When the police finally caught up with him, he got out of the car with his hands up. He knew he was in deep trouble.
His lawyer said he panicked and realized how dangerous his actions were. Broome himself admitted he was stupid and needed to grow up. It’s a tough lesson learned, but thankfully, no one was seriously injured.
North Wales Police had been cracking down on drink and drug driving during a campaign in December. They arrested nearly 200 drivers, showing they mean business when it comes to road safety. It’s all about keeping everyone safe on the roads.