Court update on A1(M) lorry collision near Scotch Corner on 15 May

UPDATE

Rafal Swiatek, aged 42, of Oakdale Avenue, Seacombe, Wirral, has been disqualified from driving for 17 months, fined £200 and made to pay £80 victim surcharge after appearing at York Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (13 June 2024) where he pleaded guilty for failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

If he agrees to complete a £250 driver course by 25 May next year, his road ban will be reduced by 17 weeks.

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Emergency services have been dealing with a damage-only collision involving an overturned lorry on the A1(M) near Scotch Corner.

It happened on the north-bound carriageway at junction 53 for the A66 at around 6.15am today (Wednesday 15 May 2024).

Firefighters and paramedics attended to help free the driver from the cab of the white MAN lorry.

He escaped without injury but failed a road-side drugs test for cannabis.

The 42-year-old from the Wirral, Merseyside, was arrested and later charged with failing to provide a specimen for analysis. He has been bailed to appear at York Magistrates’ Court on 13 June 2024, 10am, court room 2.  

He was also found in possession of cannabis and was given a cannabis warning.

The lorry’s trailer contained cardboard packaging, but fuel from the vehicle spilt onto the carriageway.

Diversions were in place until around 1.45pm while the vehicle was safely recovered, and the spillage cleared by highways officers.

Witnesses or motorists with dash-cam footage of the collision are asked to make a report by emailing [email protected].

Or call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Peter Keenen.

Please quote reference number 12240085003 when providing details.