Warwickshire Police arrest Mercedes driver, 26, from Birmingham after 150mph motorway chase
A 150mph police chase that started in Rugby ended when a Mercedes driver went the wrong way down the motorway and crashed into the central barrier in the early hours of Sunday (16th June).
The driver - a 26-year-old man from Birmingham - was arrested and later charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop and driving without insurance.
The incident occurred after the driver failed to stop for police.
Warwickshire Police's Operational Patrol Unit said: "The Mercedes failed to stop for us on the M6 near Rugby in the early hours of this morning.
“We pursued it at speeds of up to 150 miles per hour onto the M1 in Northamptonshire.
“The driver decided to go through Watford Gap services then back onto the motorway the wrong way before crashing into the central barrier.
“He was swiftly detained and is currently in a cell reflecting on his actions. He will be interviewed later today.
“Fortunately nobody was hurt, the consequences of the driver's actions are unthinkable.”
