Man sentenced in Milton Keynes for dangerous driving and drug charges
Incident resulted in no injuries despite collision on M1
Omar Makhluf, a 20-year-old from Keel Close, Barking, has been sentenced following a Thames Valley Police investigation into dangerous driving in Milton Keynes.
Makhluf pleaded guilty to counts of dangerous driving and driving whilst unfit through drugs at Aylesbury Crown Court on 6th February.
The incident occurred at around 3.30pm on 16th February 2025 when Makhluf drove a Mercedes on the M1 Northbound at Newport Pagnell, colliding with the central reservation, which caused his vehicle to lose a wheel. Despite the damage, he drove several miles along the motorway.
Police advise that drivers should pull over safely and alert authorities if their vehicle incurs damage on the motorway.
While fortunately no injuries resulted from Makhluf's actions, he was arrested on 16th February and charged on 13th August 2025.
On 6th March, Makhluf received a 22-month sentence and a driving disqualification of four years and 336 days, relating to this and other driving offences across the country.
Investigating officer James Holmes from the Roads Policing Unit remarked, “This incident on the M1 could easily have had far more serious consequences, and we are thankful that no one was injured. Makhluf has now admitted his actions in court and has been sentenced. Dangerous driving puts lives at risk, and we remain committed to keeping our roads safe. We encourage everyone to drive responsibly and safely.”