Drunk driver who led police on high-speed chase through Lancashire on M55 and M6 appears in court
Police spotted James Morrison driving a red Nissan Juke with false plates in the early hours of Sunday morning (August 20).
The 26-year-old led police on a high-speed chase on the M55 and M6 after failing to stop.
When he eventually stopped on the first lane of the M6 near Garstang, Morrison nearly caused a van to crash.
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[1]He also swapped seats with a passenger in an attempt to dupe police.
Morrison was subsequently found to be almost twice the legal drink drive limit, Blackpool Magistrates heard.
He admitted dangerous driving, drink-driving and disqualified driving.
He will appear at Preston Crown Court on October 2 for sentencing.
He was bailed with a curfew in the meantime.
Prosecutor Jackie Partington said: “This was prolonged dangerous driving.
“Police were alerted to the vehicle by the fact it had a false number plate taped to the rear.”