Subaru driver reached 'up to 120mph'before ditching car in Preston

The driver of this Subaru was arrested after reaching speeds of up to 120mph <i>(Image: Lancs Road Police/X)</i>
The driver of this Subaru was arrested after reaching speeds of up to 120mph (Image: Lancs Road Police/X)
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A driver reached speeds of 'up to 120mph' as they attempted to evade police in Lancashire in the early hours of this morning (November 1).

Lancashire Police's roads unit said the driver of the blue Subaru car then abandoned the vehicle before being arrested.

The driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and drink-driving.

The vehicle was seized and prohibited due to a number of defects.

A police spokesperson said: "This Suburu failed to stop for an RPU officer in Preston reaching speeds up to 120mph before being abandoned in Penwortham.

"Driver arrested for dangerous and drink drive. Vehicle seized and also prohibited due to a number of defects."

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