A banned driver led police on a dangerous chase which ended when he crashed into an oncoming vehicle.
Richard Rodgerson was seen behind the wheel of an Audi A3 by police in November despite being disqualified from driving. But when officers attempted to pull him over, the 37-year-old took off, leading them on a dangerous chase that involved him driving on the wrong side of the road and putting other motorists at risk.
Rodgerson even drove over a police stinger device but continued the chase with two deflated tyres, and eventually came to a stop after crashing into another car. He committed the offence weeks after being found in possession of a Stanley knife in Houghton-le-Spring.
