A MAN crashed into a stationary vehicle and a garden wall after driving at more than twice the speed limit during a police pursuit in Rhyl and Kinmel Bay.
Jamie Wilkins, 50, of Dorset Avenue, Stockport, was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, at Mold Crown Court on Thursday (June 25).
He had previously admitted charges of dangerous driving, failing to provide a blood sample for analysis, and driving without insurance.
Prosecutor Ryan Rothwell said at about 2.45pm on August 5, 2025, police became aware of a red Ford Focus being driven in the Rhyl area.
Police believed the vehicle was being driven by Wilkins, and checks suggested he was disqualified (he was disqualified, but the prosecution failed to lay this charge within the time limit).
Officers made their way towards Kinmel Bay to locate it – when they activated their vehicle’s blue lights, Wilkins looked back and made off.
The Ford Focus accelerated through a red traffic light and turned onto Foryd Road, Kinmel Bay – Mr Rothwell said the area was “very busy” at the time.
In a 20mph zone, Wilkins drove in excess of 50mph as he tried to evade police.
He crossed into the centre of a carriageway, contravened a “keep left” bollard, and overtook other vehicles, before ultimately losing control of his car.
The pursuit ended after Wilkins’ car hit a stationary vehicle and a small garden wall, causing damage to both.
The Foryd Bridge, which connects Rhyl and Kinmel Bay, closed at about 3.35pm, and was shut to traffic for more than an hour.
Wilkins was arrested following a foot chase, and a roadside drug swipe gave a positive reading for cocaine.
But he declined to give police permission to take a sample of his blood while in hospital, having sustained injuries from the crash.
The defendant, who had 27 previous convictions for 121 offences, will complete 30 days’ rehabilitation activity as part of his suspended sentence.
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