Nikesh Mistry, 34, from Milton Keynes, has been jailed for almost five years for his aggressive actions, which led to a motorcyclist being thrown off a bridge. The incident, characterized by authorities as “extreme” road rage, happened on November 19, 2022, near the Walton Roundabout in Milton Keynes.
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Mistry, who was driving a silver BMW, was involved in a dangerous altercation with a motorcyclist, a man in his 40s, after what police described as a “non-verbal exchange.” The situation quickly escalated as Mistry tried to force the motorcyclist to leave the road by turning towards him. In an effort to avoid a collision, both parties ended up on the wrong side of the road.
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The confrontation reached a critical point when Mistry caught the motorcyclist between his vehicle and a metal barrier, causing a collision with an oncoming car. The impact sent the motorcyclist flying off the bridge and into the car below, resulting in serious injuries. He was subsequently airlifted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge for urgent medical attention. In addition, the passenger in the front seat of the car involved in the crash also sustained serious injuries and needed hospitalisation.
Caught on shocking video footage, the crash and subsequent airborne trajectory of the motorcyclist highlighted the dire consequences of Mistry’s actions. In December of the same year, Mistry pleaded guilty to two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and one count of causing serious injury with intent. Aylesbury Crown Court handed down a sentence of four years and 10 months in prison. In addition, Mistry received a driving disqualification for the same duration and will be required to undergo an extended retest before he can regain his driving licence.
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PC Phil McGlue of the Roads Policing Unit, the investigating officer, stated, “This case is an extreme example of road rage.” He stressed that Mistry’s decision to respond with disproportionate violence turned a disagreement in the streets into a serious attack. “Drivers who behave in such a manner will be rigorously investigated and held accountable for their actions,” McGlue added, emphasizing the consequences of such reckless behavior on public roads.