Manhunt for named Mercedes ‘dangerous driver’ from Swindon

A ‘bench warrant’ has been issued for Darryl Young, of Zakopane Road, Swindon, who was scheduled to be sentenced at Oxford Crown Court today (Friday, July 17).

The 64-year-old had been found guilty on one count of dangerous driving, having pleaded not guilty to the offence.

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It involved a head-on crash with a van on the A420 at Kingston Bagpuize on June 13, 2023.

Now, an official arrest order has been issued by His Honour Judge Hassan Khan

On June 17 this year, the prosecution barrister Prashant Shah opened the case for the jury.

The jury heard that Young was driving a Mercedes Benz SLK at the time of the offence.

Oxford Crown Court (Image: Oxford Mail)

The prosecution’s case was that Young attempted an overtake on the A420 as the road changes from a duel carriageway to a single carriageway.

This led to a head-on collision with a van.

Mr Shah told the jury that the prosecution’s case was that this was a dangerous manoeuvre.

The jury heard that a witness saw Young’s car overtake her and saw the crash.

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As a result of the crash, the van flipped and rolled several times. Young’s car spun right around.

Young was taken to hospital and attended a voluntary interview with police. He told police he couldn’t remember the crash.

Mr Shah said: “It’s the prosecution’s case that it was a dangerous manoeuvre to overtake.”

The jury was then shown dash cam footage of a car approaching the crash site. The van could be seen on its roof.