Banned driver topped 155mph in 60k stolen car

"In the hours after the car was stolen, it came into the possession of convicted robber Bebja. Two days later, the Audi, being driven by Bebja, was spotted speeding southbound, near Southwaite services. Despite a police officer ordering Bebja to stop, he accelerated away, the court heard. The car reached speeds in excess of 155mph on the motorway and then, on A and B roads on the outskirts of Penrith, was driven at 110mph."

"Three officers gave chase but lost sight of the Audi, before it was reported crashed and abandoned just after 00:40 GMT. Data from a deployed airbag showed the vehicle was travelling at 99mph five seconds before impact, and that the driver had not been wearing a seatbelt. Inside was a mobile phone belonging to Bebja and a bank card in his name. His postcode was also listed on a sat-nav on the phone."

Serxho Bebja, 27, admitted handling stolen goods, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and having no insurance. A red Audi RS was stolen from a home in Fife on 19 November and arrived in Bebja's possession two days later. Bebja was spotted on the M6 and accelerated away from police, reaching over 155mph on the motorway and around 110mph on A and B roads near Penrith. Officers lost sight before the car crashed and was abandoned near Unthank. Airbag data showed the vehicle was travelling at 99mph five seconds before impact and the driver was unbelted. Bebja was jailed for two years and six months and given an 18-month driving ban.

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