In a dramatic and dangerous incident, Ryan Moore, 20, drove a Mercedes at speeds exceeding 120mph during a high-speed police chase lasting 47 miles through Salisbury, Wiltshire. The pursuit began on December 9 at 11:05 pm after Moore failed to stop when spotted leaving a suspected drug deal.
The chase saw Moore weaving recklessly through traffic, narrowly avoiding collisions with parked cars in the town center before merging onto the M3 motorway. Police footage captured his dangerous maneuvers as he desperately tried to evade capture. Ultimately, the pursuit ended when his vehicle ran out of fuel.
Following the incident, Moore was sentenced to eight months in jail at Salisbury Crown Court. He pleaded guilty to multiple offenses including dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, driving without insurance, failing to provide a breath sample, and using fraudulent registration plates.
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PC Pedliham from the Salisbury Community Policing Team emphasized the severity of Moore’s actions, noting the risk he posed to other road users during the prolonged chase. Thankfully, no injuries were reported thanks to the coordinated efforts of police from Salisbury and Hampshire.
Moore was also disqualified from driving for three years and four months, reflecting the serious consequences of his reckless behavior on the roads.