Police are appealing for witnesses after a pregnant driver was forced into oncoming traffic in Mansfield earlier this month. The woman, who is 38 weeks pregnant, was driving a blue Volkswagen T-Cross on Violet Hill, Mansfield, at 5.39 on Wednesday 5 June.
Police say that the victim was in a filter lane going towards Oak Tree Lane when a male driver on her left, in a white Audi A3, wouldn’t let her in. “Although the vehicles didn’t touch, she was forced into oncoming traffic”, Nottinghamshire Police said in a statement.
“Thankfully there was no collision, but the man then reportedly wound his window down, shouted abuse at her and made obscene gestures towards her.”
Police are now asking for witnesses, or drivers in the area at the time with dash-cam footage, to come forward to assist the investigation. “The victim was very alarmed and distressed by this incident”, PC Sarah Clifton said. “As part of our inquiries we are appealing for any passing drivers who saw what happened or who may have recorded dashcam footage to please contact us.
“It was quite busy on the road at the time of this incident so we are hoping people will come forward with any information that could help us with our investigation.” People with information are asked to call the police on 101, quoting incident number 534 of 5 June 2024. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
