Driver accused of reaching 200mph on M23 set to face court

The 39-year-old has been reported for summons to face the following charges at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 4 August.

A driver alleged to have reached speeds of up to 200mph on the M23 during lockdown is due to appear in court.

James Hollett, 39, of Grouse Road, Pease Pottage, has been reported for summons to face the following charges at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 4 August:

  • Dangerous driving, relating to speeding on the M23 near Crawley on 26 April 2020;
  • Aggravated vehicle taking, relating to the same incident;
  • Dangerous driving, relating to an incident on the A24 near Horsham on 2 June 2019.

The summons, authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service, follows an extensive investigation by Sussex Police.

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