Driver jailed for four years after faking brake failure on motorway
A man has been sentenced to over four years in prison for faking a brake failure in his electric Jaguar to avoid car finance payments. The incident caused significant public alarm and forced a major police operation, leading to substantial financial losses for the manufacturer.
Why it matters
This case highlights the legal consequences of fabricating public safety emergencies and the reputational damage such hoaxes can cause to automotive brands.
Nathan Owen collided with a police car 31 times as officers attempted to stop him. Photograph: Merseyside Police/PA Nathan Owen collided with a police car 31 times as officers attempted to stop him. Photograph: Merseyside Police/PA Liverpool Driver jailed for four years after faking brake failure on motorway Nathan Owen drove his electric Jaguar at up to 86mph and lied to police it was malfunctioning and out of his control
Prefer the Guardian on Google A man who drove his electric Jaguar at up to 86mph on motorways falsely telling police the car was malfunctioning and out of his control has been jailed for four years and three months.
Nathan Owen fabricated not being able to brake in a “frighteningly stupid” ploy to avoid paying car finance, Liverpool crown court heard.
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