Hit-and-Run Driver Found! Missing Man Arrested After Chaos in Bishopstoke
Oliver Mountford Nabbed After Wild Police Chase
Oliver Mountford, once reported missing, is now the prime suspect behind a reckless hit-and-run in Bishopstoke, Eastleigh. After a huge overnight hunt involving Police and NPAS (National Police Air Support), the daring driver was finally arrested. The search covered 1, Eastleigh and Chandlers Ford, keeping the skies buzzing well into the night.
Dangerous Driving Spree Shocks Locals
Mountford was seen tearing through the streets in his grey BMW 1 Series coupe. Witnesses describe him speeding wildly, honking aggressively, and abusing other drivers. He even mounted the pavement on Alan Drayton Way, driving on the wrong side of the road before ditching his wrecked car in an alley off 1 Road, Bishopstoke.
- “The driving was crazy! He nearly hit two other cars and zoomed past the school on the wrong side,” said one terrified witness.
- Another recalled, “At around 8:30am, I saw him speeding down Burnett’s Lane near the Meadowsweet exit, blaring his horn.”
School Run Horror as Smash-Up Left Nearby
Shockingly, Mountford’s high-speed rampage unfolded near Stoke Park Infant and Junior School while parents and children were still arriving. He later crashed by the New Clock Inn in Fair Oak but didn’t stop. The damaged BMW was found dumped behind the side fence of Stoke Park Junior School around midday.
Police Appeal Removed After Arrest
Earlier, Police had appealed for help to find Mountford, fearing for his safety. These appeals have now been taken down following his arrest. The investigation continues as officers piece together the full story of this brazen hit-and-run.
