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Man admits causing wrong-way police chase crash in Leicester

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Drone view of a crash site on the A46 southbound, in Leicester, on 29 June, involving a Mercedes van and a BMW 1 series.

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Man admits causing serious injury in wrong-way police chase crash on A46

Overview

Niks Rogacs, 26, has pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and two counts of handling stolen goods following a wrong-way police chase on the A46 on 29 June. Rogacs drove a stolen Mercedes van the wrong way down the dual carriageway before crashing into a BMW 1 Series near Glenfield, seriously injuring the driver in his 20s. The stolen van also contained equipment belonging to the pop-bhangra act Masti Band. Rogacs is scheduled to be sentenced on 25 November.

Key points

  • Niks Rogacs pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and two counts of handling stolen goods.
  • The crash occurred on 29 June after police pursued Rogacs in a stolen Mercedes van driving the wrong way on the A46.
  • The van collided with a blue BMW 1 Series near Glenfield, leaving the driver with serious injuries that required hospital treatment.
  • The stolen van contained valuable and specialised musical equipment belonging to the pop-bhangra act Masti Band.
  • Rogacs is due to be sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on 25 November.
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