Driver under influence of cocaine and cannabis led gardaí on high-speed chase in Cork City

Regina Scanlon provided a blood sample at Mayfield Garda Station and proved positive for cocaine and cannabis. Picture: iStock

A motorist under the influence of cocaine and cannabis and banned from driving took off at speed in a 15-minute dangerous driving escapade in and around Cork City until she crashed into a ditch.

Regina Scanlon of Feohanagh, Co Limerick, hit speeds of 175k/ph and forced oncoming cars to take evasive action as she overtook cars and went through a junction at a red light.