Police recognised the Mercedes Kane Dugbo drove near the Princes Road interchange at around 3am on September 26 2023.
After asking him to stop, Dugbo drove off at twice the speed limit.
Kane Dugbo smashed a Mercedes in a police chase (Image: Kent Police)
He reached 80 miles per hour in a chase, travelling onto the wrong side of the road and narrowly missing other drivers.
He crashed with roadside barriers and came to rest in an overgrown field near Watling Street.
Dugbo ran away and a search by patrols was fruitless, but DNA found on the airbag identified Dugbo as a suspect.
Kane Dugbo smashed a Mercedes in a police chase (Image: Kent Police)
The 35-year-old was charged and later pleaded guilty at a Maidstone Crown Court to dangerous driving.
On Monday (February 23), Dugbo of Weston Road, Strood was jailed for 18 months.
He was also disqualified from driving for 21 months and will then need to pass an extended driving test.
Investigating officer PC Damien Edwards said: “Dugbo’s reckless driving could have caused serious injury to fellow motorists and the pursuing officers.
“Solid investigative work by our team allowed us to identify him despite his having left the scene. This case highlights that even if you flee, your actions will catch up with you in time.”
