A drug dealer tried to outrun police before he smashed into a brick wall which caused the pursuing vehicle to plough into him.
Nathan Neesham took off at speed in Boston Spa when police saw his Audi being driven erratically and running a red light on the morning of August 20, Leeds Crown Court heard. He reached speeds of up to 80mph on the A659 which has limits of 40mph and 30mph when he noticed the police car behind him. The 22-year-old then tried to negotiate a turn onto Leys Lane, but due to his excessive speed ploughed straight into a garden wall, causing his car to bounce back into the middle of the road.
A saliva swab was taken at the scene which resulted in a positive test for being over the cannabis limit, but the charge was not followed up. A search of his home on Garth End, Collingham, uncovered dealer bags and more cash. During his police interview he said the drugs were for personal use. The warehouse operative later said he was a heavy cannabis user and had got into debt, so was slowly paying it back by selling drugs for the dealer.
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