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Driver jailed for 130mph police chase at Deeside Driver jailed for 130mph police chase at Deeside
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A motorist who reached speeds of 130mph (209km) trying to get away from police has been jailed for "a shocking piece of driving" in Flintshire. A motorist who reached speeds of 130mph (209km/h) trying to get away from police has been jailed for "a shocking piece of driving" in Flintshire.
Dominic McMahon, 22, admitted dangerous driving on roads at Deeside in May as well as failing to provide a breath test and possessing cocaine.Dominic McMahon, 22, admitted dangerous driving on roads at Deeside in May as well as failing to provide a breath test and possessing cocaine.
McMahon from Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, was jailed for eight months at Mold Crown Court by Judge Niclas Parry.McMahon from Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, was jailed for eight months at Mold Crown Court by Judge Niclas Parry.
He said: "The danger was as obvious as it was enormous to the public."He said: "The danger was as obvious as it was enormous to the public."
'Incredible speed''Incredible speed'
The judge said McMahon had put the life of his female passenger and other road users in danger, not only because of "the incredible speed" but because he had been under the influence of cocaine and alcohol at the time.The judge said McMahon had put the life of his female passenger and other road users in danger, not only because of "the incredible speed" but because he had been under the influence of cocaine and alcohol at the time.
At one stage he had tried to deceive the police into believing he was stopping, the court was told.At one stage he had tried to deceive the police into believing he was stopping, the court was told.
He pulled up but as officers approached he sped off again, reaching speeds of 100 mph when there were other road users and pedestrians about. He pulled up but as officers approached he sped off again, reaching speeds of 100mph when there were other road users and pedestrians about.
Opposite Shotton railway station he drove at speed the wrong way along a one-way street before eventually being stopped, the court heard.Opposite Shotton railway station he drove at speed the wrong way along a one-way street before eventually being stopped, the court heard.
He was banned from driving for two years and ordered to take an extended re-test.He was banned from driving for two years and ordered to take an extended re-test.