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Dashcam Reveals Wrong-Way Swindon Police Chase as Driver Gets 20 Months

Police say the 20-year-old put numerous lives at risk during the June pursuit.

Overview

  • Newly published footage shows Tyler O’Keeffe running red lights, overtaking at speed, and driving into oncoming traffic through Swindon and onto the A419.
  • The pursuit began on June 12 around 1:20pm after a Volkswagen Tiguan flagged as untaxed; O’Keeffe briefly stopped before U-turning to flee.
  • Video captures him speeding through the Magic Roundabout, going the wrong way on dual carriageways, and attempting to pass on the A419 central reservation.
  • The chase ended when he collided with another vehicle and was boxed in by police, after which he was arrested and later pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.
  • At Swindon Crown Court on October 3, he received 12 months in prison plus eight months from an activated suspended sentence, a 27‑month driving disqualification, and an extended retest requirement.