Speeding BMW driver who made drivers take evasive action wanted by North Yorkshire Police

Police are appealing for witnesses after a BMW driver caused chaos on a motorway and threatened another driver.

Police are appealing for any motorists that may have witnessed a white BMW estate on the A1 or M1 driving at excess speed, undertaking, causing other motorists to take evasive action or sharp braking and intimidating other road users.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them if they saw a white BMW estate on the A1 or M1 causing other drivers to take evasive action on July 14.

placeholder image — Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them if they saw a white BMW estate on the A1 or M1 causing other drivers to take evasive action on July 14.

According to police, when the flow of traffic slowed down, the male driver of the white BMW exited his vehicle in a live lane between junction 42 and 41 M1 South. The man then approached another vehicle on the carriageway and made threats of violence to the driver.

This incident occurred on the afternoon of July 14.

A police spokesperson said: “We are keen to hear from persons that may have dashcam or mobile phone footage of the white BMW being driven on this date or the incident when the male alighted the BMW on the motorway.

"If you have any information, email PC1864 Marshall on [email protected] or visit our website, select ‘Tell us about’, then choose ‘An existing case or report’

“If you are unable to use these options, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.

"Quote reference 12260140627 when providing information.”