Motorist drives Vauxhall on wrong side of A3(M) in Havant and smashes into parked cars during police chase

By Freddie Webb

Trainee Reporter

Published 12th Apr 2024, 16:28 BST
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A motorist dangerously drove on the wrong side of a motorway to avoid police - commencing a high-speed chase.

Officers are hunting down the occupants of a silver Vauxhall Astra following the incident in Havant on April 3. Police first spotted the vehicle at the Rusty Cutter Roundabout, suspecting the driver was on their phone.

Police spotted the Vauxhall Astra driving on the wrong side of the A3(M) in Havant. Picture: Google Street View.Police spotted the Vauxhall Astra driving on the wrong side of the A3(M) in Havant. Picture: Google Street View.
Police spotted the Vauxhall Astra driving on the wrong side of the A3(M) in Havant. Picture: Google Street View. | Google Street View

Havant Police reported on Facebook: “The driver then sped away and was seen to drive the wrong way, southbound on the northbound offslip, for junction 5 of the A3(M). The same officers spotted the same Astra again about 20 minutes later, as the Astra was travelling on Prospect Lane, Havant.”

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The force added that the vehicle was pursued until the motorist started driving off-road on Tiptoe Green, as they were concerned for the safety of the public. They said the Vauxhall then hit several parked cars in Burghclere Road, but still managed to get away.

“We are appealing for witnesses to identify the occupants of the Astra,” Havant Police said. “If you witnessed any part of this incident, or have relevant dash cam footage, please call 101 quoting reference 44240140245.”

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