BMW driver arrested in Glasgow after crashing car and failing breathalyser

17.11.2022 - 11:39 / dailyrecord.co.uk

A BMW driver allegedly racing with other cars in Glasgow city centre fled the scene of a crash then later failed a breathalyser, police claim.

The driver, 29, of the black BMW is alleged to have 'sped away' from cops, before crashing the vehicle into what appears to be a pelican crossing. Police say the suspect then attempted to flee the scene.

Officers from the Greater Glasgow Divisional Violence Reduction Unit caught up with the driver and administered a breathalyser test, which he failed. The man was subsequently arrested.

He will be reported to the procurator fiscal for road traffic offences and is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court.

Glasgow North West Police said in a tweet: "The driver of this BMW was spotted racing other vehicles by DVRU officers last night. He failed to stop for officers before crashing and running off.

"The male driver, aged 29, was caught and failed a breath test. Arrested and will be reported for traffic offences. #GGDVRU #Fatal5."

'Fatal five' offences are careless driving, drink and drug driving, not wearing a seatbelt, excessive speed and distracted driving, including mobile phone use, all linked to a higher rate of road traffic incidents among drivers.

The Record previously reported on shocking footage of two cars apparently racing through a busy road in Glasgow, which was posted on TikTok.

The video appears to be filmed from the passenger seat of the second car, as it tails a blue Audi through the Clydeside Expressway.

The dangerous chase shows the car in front zigzagging in and out of traffic, braking hard when approaching traffic on blind corners and bends.

At one point, the car is seen dangerously undertaking traffic using a slip road. Both cars appear to be going well over