A banned motorist has been jailed after crashing into a garden wall in Birmingham following a high-speed police chase. Mohammad Khan, 28, reached speeds of up to 60mph in 30mph zones, drove on the wrong side of the road, clipped an innocent person's car, and forced oncoming traffic to brake during the pursuit on Wednesday, May 13.
The Chase Begins
The incident began when officers spotted Khan speeding down Soho Road in Handsworth. The dangerous driver eventually came to a sudden stop when his car smashed into a garden wall and a tree in Beauchamp Avenue. Khan, of Rookery Road, Handsworth, attempted to flee the scene but was quickly arrested.
Surrender and Sentencing
Footage showed the moment Khan surrendered to police by raising his hands in the air before lying on the ground. He was sentenced to 14 months behind bars at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday, June 12, after admitting dangerous driving, uninsured driving, and driving while disqualified. He was also banned from driving for 29 months.
Police Reaction
Det Insp Tom Lyons of West Midlands Police said: "Khan picked a really bad day to be speeding on Soho Road. We had dozens of officers out in the area to get the message out that Operation Fearless had arrived to make the area safer for everyone who lives, works and visits there. It was great work by traffic officers who were there to support us. It meant that a banned and uninsured motorist who was willing to put himself, others, and our officers at risk with his dangerous driving is now behind bars."
Operation Fearless
A force spokesperson added: "Operation Fearless officers have made dozens of arrests since arriving at Soho Road and Handsworth Triangle last month. They’ve been working closely with partners including the BID and Trading Standards to listen to the community’s concerns, crackdown on crime and improve the area."
