Driver crashes car and breaks arm after trying to outrun Derbyshire police

An uninsured driver who drove dangerously as he tried to escape a Derbyshire police patrol vehicle crashed his car, breaking his arm.

Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit said the driver was spotted in a Mini in Holmesfield, near Dronfield.

They said the man, who turned out not to have any insurance, failed to stop for officers and drove away from them dangerously.

Police added the driver: “Runs out of talent and crashes. Driver unfortunately fractures his arm. Sent off to hospital and summons for all offences to follow.”

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