Man charged after high-speed police chase on A64 near York

The man in his 40s has since been charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, failing to provide an evidential specimen and driving without insurance along the A64.

Officers said they had initially received calls about a man driving while under the influence of alcohol at a Scarborough caravan park late on Wednesday (August 19).

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North Yorkshire Police said: “Officers located the vehicle on the westbound A64 at Scagglethorpe and attempted to stop it after York Road, where the dual carriageway merges into a single carriageway.

“However, the driver failed to stop and instead continued driving dangerously, including travelling on the wrong side of the road and exceeding the speed limit.

“A stinger was successfully deployed at Barton Crossroads, but the vehicle continued for a further eight miles towards Hopgrove Roundabout.

“Despite both front tyres rapidly deflating, shredding and eventually being reduced to the wheel rims, the driver continued his attempts to evade police.”

The pursuit had come to an end at Hopgrove Roundabout, police said, when the vehicle collided with a nearside verge.

A force spokesperson said: “Let us be clear: failing to stop for police and putting other road users at risk is completely unacceptable.

“Last night’s incident demonstrated the determination and professionalism of our Operational Support unit, who safely brought this pursuit to a conclusion.

“24/7 day in day out we are relentless in our pursuit of those who choose to evade us, and we will do everything we can to bring them before the courts.”