Swansea Driver Jailed After High-Speed Chase Flips Car on M4

A 31-year-old Swansea man has been jailed after his dangerous driving caused a Nissan Micra to flip onto its roof on the M4 motorway. 🚔

Kyron Farrell, from Mayhill, was sentenced to 16 months in prison after pleading guilty to driving a motor vehicle dangerously and driving without insurance.

The incident occurred in March when Farrell had planned to attend a large car meet of approximately 100 people at Milland Road, Neath. Police officers witnessed him reversing up a slip road from the A474 before speeding towards Stockham’s Corner, where he performed a u-turn instead of properly navigating the roundabout.

Farrell then joined the A465, reaching speeds of up to 110mph whilst attempting to evade police. After running a red light and circling the Llandarcy roundabout, he tried to travel westbound along the eastbound carriageway.

As officers attempted to stop Farrell’s vehicle, it collided with a passing Nissan Micra, causing the Micra to flip and roll until it came to rest on its roof in the carriageway.

Farrell and three companions exited the vehicle and attempted to flee the scene. A police dog located Farrell a short time later, hiding in nearby undergrowth.

In addition to his prison sentence, Farrell has been disqualified from holding a driving licence for three years and eight months.

Sergeant Daniel Kathrens said: “Kyron Farrell’s manner of driving was not only stupid; it was also incredibly dangerous, as he repeatedly ran red lights and hit outrageous speeds in a bid to escape police.

“It is a miracle that the two innocent people in the vehicle which ended up on its roof escaped without further injuries, and Kyron Farrell can count his blessings that that is the case.

“His driving also put the safety of his two passengers at risk, as well as that of other road users. Prison is the only reasonable outcome for him.”