See the aftermath of a car crash after banned driver tried to escape police in her mum's car

Katie Shone, from Ryton Court in South Shields, pinched the Seat Leon while her mother was abroad in August last year.

While cruising with a friend in Hebburn, the 32-year-old made a risky manoeuvre when she dangerously overtook a car on Mill Lane in Hebburn - which happened to be an unmarked police vehicle.

When the blue lights started flashing signalling for her to pull over as she heads back towards the A194 Leam Lane, she refused to stop and instead put her foot on the accelerator – hitting speeds of 60mph in a 40mph zone.

She sailed through a red light at a roundabout at the junction of the two roads before crashing into a Mini Cooper, leaving the unsuspecting driver with broken teeth and stomach muscle damage.

Shone was taken to hospital with her passenger but was soon in front of a judge where she pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and having no insurance.

The 32-year-old, of Ryton Court, South Shields, appeared at Newcastle Crown Court on Friday, July 3, where she was handed a 14-month sentence, suspended for two years, and a two-year driving ban.

Chief Inspector Sam Rennison, of Northumbria Police’s Motor Patrols Department, said: “Shone’s erratic behaviour that night could have easily resulted in serious injury or death.

“She knowingly and willingly endangered the lives of other road users as she made dangerous manoeuvres, drove at excess speeds and even ran a red light with only one thing on her mind – getting away from our officers.

“At the time of the offence, Shone was already banned and clearly cannot be trusted to adhere to the laws of the road and has proven she is a danger to herself and others when behind the wheel.

“An extended driving ban is very welcome.”

Anyone who wants to report information to police, or who wants to submit dash-cam footage of another incident, can do so on the Northumbria Police website.

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