Woman sentenced for careless driving of e-motorbike in Melksham
21 year old Natalia Burke crashed during a police pursuit last July
A Melksham woman's been sentenced, after riding an e-motorbike carelessly, without a helmet on, during a police pursuit in the town.
21 year old Natalia Burke from Queensway reacted to a police motorbike in July 2024, and was chased down Spa Road, Coronation Road and into Milton Avenue.
She crashed the bike into a wall before making off on foot.
Burke pleaded guilty to six offences at Salisbury Magistrates Court:
• Failing to stop after a road accident
• Failing to stop for police
• Driving otherwise in accordance with a licence
• Driving without due care and attention
• Using a motor vehicle on a road without third party insurance
• Riding a motorcycle on a road without protective headgear
Wiltshire Police have released a video of the incident following her court appearance:
She's been sentenced to a 12 month community order, including 80 hours of unpaid work.
Burke's also been disqualified from holding a driving licence for four months.