Drunk driver lost control of BMW and ploughed across Falkirk motorway

dailyrecord.co.uk:

A drunk driver who lost control of his BMW and ploughed across a motorway has dodged a jail sentence. Stephen Baird, 24, tried to run off after the smash on the M876 near Larbert, Stirlingshire but was arrested and told cops, "100 miles an hour?

That's not fast."Falkirk Sheriff Court heard that the incident happened about 9.15 pm on April 23rd, 2020. Prosectuor Danielle McDonald said other drivers headed northbound on the motorway had seen Baird's grey BMW 325 pass them "at high speed".Ms McDonald said: "In their opinion, it was doing in excess of 100 miles per hour.Falkirk Live brings you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed with us?We share live news and exclusive scoops every day so make sure you're following us so we can keep you informed on all things Falkirk!"It then lost control, crashed into the central reservation, and swerved onto the opposing carriageway and onto the hard shoulder of the southbound carriageway."Baird made off down the motorway embankment, where other drivers followed him and told him to return to his car.However, Baird ran off down a track and under a bridge.Police arrived shortly afterwards and found him, apparently heavily under the influence of alcohol.Ms McDonald, the depute fiscal, said: "He was advised that due to the high speed collision he would have to go to hospital, and he replied '100 miles per hour?

That's not fast'."He was then "escorted" to the nearby Forth Valley Royal Hospital.There he failed to supply a specimen of urine required to determine his alcohol level.Baird, of Denny, also Stirlingshire, admitted dangerous driving and failing to provide a legally-required urine sample.Defence agent Gordon Addison said Baird