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Teenager filmed leaning out of 120mph car
2:30pm Wednesday 20th August 2008
Police want to speak to a teenager who was caught on camera hanging his head out of a car window travelling at 120mph.
The 30-second clip, which was posted on YouTube, shows a grinning teenage boy winding down the window of a car and sticking his head out as the vehicle hurtles down a road in Crawley.
The clip is titled “120mph head out window almost hits tree”. The driver and another passenger in the car laugh as it appears that the car swings close to a tree and their friend toys with death.
Last night the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa) condemned the motorist and his passengers for putting their lives in danger as well as risking other people’s lives.
A spokesman said: “People involved in pranks like this might think it is just a bit of fun, and they themselves might not be injured – although that always remains a possibility. But even if they are not hurt, the distraction caused to the driver could result in an accident in which an innocent person may be injured.”
Sussex Police want to talk to anyone who knows the boy or any of the people involved in the life-threatening stunt.
A spokeswoman for Sussex Police said: “We are anxious to speak to anyone who knows the individuals involved in this irresponsible incident.
“Dangerous driving of any kind is not tolerated.”
The person who posted the video has also posted stunts including a teenager attempting to lift a 95kg weight.
Chief Inspector Mark Trimmer, from Sussex Police’s road policing unit, said: “We have been working hard to reduce the number of casualties and collisions on the Sussex road network.
“Roads in and around Crawley are subject to regular patrols by officers in both marked and unmarked vehicles.
“Regular operations are conducted, targeting inappropriate and unlawful use of vehicles.
“Unmarked cars are used on a daily basis to target those whose driving puts others at risk.
“In addition, officers conduct regular static speed checks.
“We would like to remind people of the need to drive responsibly.
Anyone found committing offences will be dealt with robustly.”
Anyone with any information should call Sussex Police on 0845 6070999.
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spencer1973, brighton says...
2:38pm Wed 20 Aug 08
TA.
darrowby1972, horsham says...
2:40pm Wed 20 Aug 08
This sort of IDIOTIC driving is all to common in the common town of "creepy" Crawley!
spencer1973, brighton says...
2:47pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Made In Sussex, Not Brighton says...
2:53pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Personally I wouldnt care if this blob of useless humanity had his head lopped off but I feel for everyone that is forced to share the road with him..
rhinofish, Hove says...
6:42pm Wed 20 Aug 08
There are far worse things than speeding and parking offences
notasheeple, Chichester says...
6:53pm Wed 20 Aug 08
spencer1973 wrote:Gosh, what an intelligent comment.
Why dont police concentrate on preventing proper crime TODAY rather than worrying about an offence that occurred potentailly weeks ago and had no consequences?I am sure the hundreds of people who have been burgled/assulted in the last few weeks without seeing the perpretrator caught are happy police time and effert is being used on this tripe.As for the deed, even I dont think 120mph is very clever, but hey, at least hes burning petrol faster than normal, and it all goes into Gordon Browns back pocket - god knows he needs it
So doing 120mph is ok? How about telling that to the innocent dog walker strolling along that they kill when they lose control. Or the people in the car they crash into who are killed or maimed for life. What about the young daughter of the man they kill as they spin out of control pulling stupid stunts like this.
Yes. No consequences whatsoever. And shame on the police for trying to prevent deaths caused by idiots like this with no regard for anyone but themselves.
>rolls eyes<
Grow up.
spencer1973, brighton says...
7:05pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Guerrero, Alicante says...
8:20pm Wed 20 Aug 08
Yes himself,and who cares.I know some Guardia here and they still turd a blind eye to youths riding motorcycles helmetless because if their heads come into contact with the road who is likely to be hurt????? Yes the muppet with no helmet.OK someone has to clear up the mess,but it creates a job for somebody.
Of course driving a car at 120mph is not to be condoned and can be very dangerous to other people,so that's a no no.
bug eye, hove says...
9:08pm Wed 20 Aug 08
davyboy, abingdon, oxon says...
9:19am Thu 21 Aug 08
Carl Bugenhagen, West Pier says...
1:09pm Thu 21 Aug 08
spencer1973, brighton says...
5:28pm Thu 21 Aug 08
chris elmes, shoreham by sea says...
2:33am Sat 23 Aug 08
peterhead, sussex says...
10:41pm Sun 24 Aug 08
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spencer1973, brighton says...
2:36pm Wed 20 Aug 08
I am sure the hundreds of people who have been burgled/assulted in the last few weeks without seeing the perpretrator caught are happy police time and effert is being used on this tripe.
As for the deed, even I dont think 120mph is very clever, but hey, at least hes burning petrol faster than normal, and it all goes into Gordon Browns back pocket - god knows he needs it