Police chase ends in crash and arrest at Preston Docks

A BMW driver was arrested on Saturday night (September 30) following a police chase in Preston.

The blue car collided with a traffic light on Peddlers Lane, north of Preston Docks, at around 7pm.

How the pursuit ended. Photo: Lancashire Road Police.placeholder image
How the pursuit ended. Photo: Lancashire Road Police.

The pursuit between Lancashire Police and the BMW started at Lea Gate, going down the A583 Watery Lane into Ashton-On-Ribble.

A 30-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of driving while disqualified, driving under the influence of illegal drugs, and failing to stop for a police vehicle.

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