A driver who crashed into a pregnant woman’s car as he fled from police avoided jail this week.Sami Altoky blamed his offending on the traumatic effects of his upbringing in Iraq, including witnessing his uncle’s execution.Hamilton Sheriff Court heard that police officers leapt to safety when the vehicle reversed at speed.The incident happened in Lindsay Drive, Motherwell, around 10am on June 4, 2019.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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