'Reckless' man hit almost 100mph driving the wrong way down a motorway
A wanted driver who sped the wrong way along a motorway hard shoulder has been jailed. Kieran Philibin, from Stockport, reached 98mph while being chased by police on the M65.
The Fiesta was spotted by police on Princess Way, Burnley, and followed onto Active Way. Philibin failed to stop for officers and a pursuit began. The Fiesta jumped a red light and Philibin went the wrong way around a roundabout and then the wrong way down the dual carriageway section of Princess Way heading towards Junction 11 of the M65.
"The front seat passenger was detained a short distance away from the car and Philibin was arrested hiding nearby. Philibin, 36, of Samuel Street, Stockport, was charged and convicted of dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without insurance and drug-driving."
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