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BBC News
8 hours ago
- BBC News
Two teenagers die in crash on Toll Bar Road near Marston
Two teenagers have died following a car crash earlier on a Lincolnshire men, aged 18 and 17, were passengers in the vehicles which collided on Toll Bar Road near Marston, police were called to the scene at 01:46 BST. An 18-year old woman, driving a black Kia Niro and an 18-year-old man, driving a blue Ford Fiesta, have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous Police has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact them. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Birmingham appeal to find people from footage of stolen car
Police have issued an appeal to identify two individuals after a car was stolen from an address in Birmingham. Dashcam footage from inside the stolen Toyota Rav4 shows two people driving from the scene on Ashbourne Road at 02:14 BST on 17 May.A male driver is wearing a hooded jacket, with a second suspect's face covered sat in the passenger Midlands Police said the car was abandoned a short time after it was stolen and is asking anyone with information to come forward. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Young woman dies after being hit by lorry on A31 near Guildford
A young woman has died after being hit by a lorry on the A31 in happened on the A31 Hogs Back at Puttenham near Guildford, just before 14:00 BST on woman, who was in her 20s, was declared dead at the arrests have been made in connection with the crash. The road was closed between Puttenham and Farnham Road for several Police is appealing for witnesses or anyone who might have dashcam or helmetcam footage to come forward.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
'Good guy' motorist who chased hit-and-run driver but ended up in court instead is banned from roads for 12 months
Police have been accused of 'going after the good guy' after a motorist who pursued another driver who had collided with him ended up in court himself. Gavin Webb willingly handed police dashcam footage of him following the driver who had just hit his car and sped off without stopping. But instead officers used the video against the 48-year-old who was charged and prosecuted while the other motorist got off scot-free. Webb's Audi A5 was hit by the impatient Vauxhall driver when he allegedly mounted the kerb and cut him up in Poole, Dorset, on February 4 this year. The driver did not stop after the collision so Webb decided to follow him. He called 999, reported what had happened and told the operator he was following the culprit before delivering an 'informed commentary' of the other driver's overtaking manoeuvres and alleged speeding in a residential area. At one point he can be heard telling the call handler 'he's going to have a head on crash'. The dashcam footage shows the Vauxhall driver turn his car around after getting blocked in, prompting Webb to get out and tell him the police were on their way. The video shows the driver then 'ramming' Webb - still on foot -out of the way and driving off again. Webb, a sales accounts manager for a company that sells historic coins, followed him again before finding the Vauxhall in a dead end road. A court heard Webb immediately gave his dashcam footage to two police officers who told him 'good job'. But when the footage was later reviewed a decision was made to charge the defendant with dangerous driving. The other driver was later identified and attended a voluntary police interview over the matter but was not charged. Webb, a father-of-three, faced the prospect of jail had he not admitted the charge. He was banned from driving for 12 months and ordered to carry out community service. His lawyer told the court Webb's intentions were 'pure' and the 'system' has gone 'after the good guy'. James Moore said: 'This is an incredibly unique offence. 'The chap who made off is the instigator and protagonist of this whole incident. 'He illegally and dangerously cuts up Mr Webb, who is moving forward and there's a collision. He was not responsible for that accident. 'He rings 999 and says 'please come as quick as you can.' Not once does the controller say desist, don't follow him. He is actively encouraged to pursue. 'He was driving in a manner which is in control and gives a very informed commentary. 'He has not collided with any vehicles, he has not injured any persons.' Mr Moore said the other driver's insurance had paid out for the damaged caused in the initial collision. He added: 'The prosecution present this as he was angered, lost the plot and pursued this chap. No, Mr Webb is concerned the driver of that vehicle is a risk to other members of the public and might be in a stolen vehicle. 'If the guy who had been driving that car had been found with a load of weapons or drugs, (Webb) wouldn't be here today, he would be applauded for apprehending him. 'This is well-intentioned. Ten years ago he would not be here, but we live in a world now where everyone is held to the book regardless.' He said a prison sentence would be appropriate 'for people who aren't insured, under the influence or evading the police – this is the flipside' Mr Moore told Poole Magistrates' Court his client was a 'member of the public who has slightly crossed the line' while thinking he was doing the right thing. He added: 'He's a decent, law-abiding guy. Sometimes the system should use a bit of discretion and not go after the good guy.' But Nicola Rees, prosecuting, said the dashcam video showed Webb dangerous driving at high speeds through residential roads. She said: 'He captured the initial incident on dashcam, he could've reported it. Instead he went on a high speed chase through busy streets and residential roads, dangerous driving himself. 'It was a deliberate decision to ignore the rules of the road. He sped significantly in excess of the limit.' Michael Harris, chair of the bench, described it as a 'moment of complete stupidity'. Sentencing on Monday, he said Webb was lucky it wasn't more serious, as a pedestrian could have stepped out between two cars, or a car could have pulled out from a side road. Mr Harris said: 'We are going to deal with this as leniently as we can. But this offence is so serious we could have imposed a custodial sentence. 'We have gone outside the guidelines based on what we have heard about you and our understanding of what happened.' Mr Harris said if Webb had not admitted the offence and been found guilty after a trial he would have been facing custody. The maximum sentence for dangerous driving is two years' imprisonment. Mr Harris told Webb: 'I want you to understand how close this is to the edge. This was a strange one. I feel confident we won't see you again.' Webb, of Poole, was given a 12-month community order with a requirement to carry out 30 hours of unpaid work and banned from driving for 12 months. He was also ordered to pay £114 victim surcharge and £85 prosecution costs. A spokesperson for Dorset Police confirmed the other driver had attended for a voluntary police interview but 'no further action' was brought against him.
CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Ottawa OPP searching for motorcyclist using stolen plate belonging to dead person
OPP are searching for a motorcycle rider who was using stolen plates on Highway 417 Tuesday. (OPP/X) Ontario Provincial Police are seeking public assistance in identifying the rider of a motorcycle who was seen using stolen and improper plates on Highway 417 in Ottawa. Police say officers attempted to stop the rider before 1 p.m. Tuesday near Eagleson Road after noticing they were using an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) plate that had been modified instead of a legal motorcycle plate. An investigation also found the plate had been stolen and belonged to a person that had died. A photo posted to social media by OPP shows two individuals on the motorcycle but the plate number was not provided. OPP is searching for anyone who might have dashcam footage or who may know the people involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
