It's a car that has “sowed terror”explains the departmental group of the Indre gendarmerie, in a press release, this Sunday, November 17. Four days ago, Wednesday November 13, a black Audi crossed the town of Vatan at crazy speed, nearly 180 km/h according to witnesses. “We escaped the catastrophe”summarizes Philippe Métivier, mayor of Vatan.
The events took place around 5:15 p.m. “We were incredibly lucky that there was not a school trip or a passing car”explains the mayor. The driver wanted to escape the police who were in control at exit 10 of the A20 that day. The man accelerated to try to outrun the police. The pursuit, over nearly 4 km, notably passed through the center of Vatan where the car traveled at extreme speed.
The driver ended up losing control of his car and crashed into a tree, while destroying a fire hydrant. Other patrols were alerted and the three men who tried to flee on foot after the accident were arrested.
A driver who was the subject of research papers
The driver is “known to the services” indicates the Indre gendarmerie. Placed in police custody, he was tried as part of an appearance procedure on prior admission of guilt (CRPC) at the end of his police custody. He was sentenced to seven months in prison with a two-year probationary suspension; In particular, he will have to start treatment, find a job and pay his debts. He is banned from retaking his license for six months. The man was the subject of “research sheets” as part of other investigations.
The driver, in addition to his dangerous driving, caused thousands of euros in damage during the accident.
© National gendarmerie photo
The two men present in the car will also be summoned to court. They notably carried so-called category D weapons on them. In addition to the danger caused, their exit from the road caused a flight of 150 m3 water and costs of €3,500 following the destruction of the fire hydrant. Vatan town hall and the water union filed a complaint.
Aziliz Le Berre
