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Man, 73, smashes Porsche 911 through wall in Colchester Man, 73, smashes Porsche 911 through wall in Colchester
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A 73-year-old man ploughed his Porsche through a wall and fence before nose-diving onto a foothpath. A 73-year-old man ploughed his Porsche through a wall and fence before nose-diving on to a footpath.
Essex Police was called to Crouch Street in Colchester after the smash. Neither the driver or anyone else was injured. Essex Police was called to a pedestrian subway on Southway in Colchester after the smash at about 18:15 GMT. Neither the driver or anyone else was injured.
Sgt Colin Shead said the driver will be offered a "fitness to drive" course and the DVLA will be notified. The driver of the Porsche 911 Targa 4S, which sell for about £100,000, has been reported for careless driving.
His photo on Twitter prompted comments including "wow I thought my parking was bad". Sgt Colin Shead posted a photo on Twitter, prompting comments including: "wow I thought my parking was bad".
Another said: "Beats me why a 73-year-old is driving a car like that anyway." Another said: "Beats me why a 73-year-old is driving a car like that anyway."
Sgt Shead added the driver, from Colchester, would be offered a "fitness to drive" course and the DVLA notified.
Porsche 911 Targa 4S facts
Source: Porsche.com