Attending a Fail to Stop Horror Crash (Car Reduced to 2 inches) 

Apologies for the lack of an upload last week guys, going to make it up to you with a double this week, so keep your eyes peeled! 👮🏻‍♂️🚔 How is everyone doing on this fine Tuesday evening? 🤔 Comment Below! ⬇️

The fact the family said the police were to blame tells you everything you need to know about why the people in that car ended up the way they did.

Ben, as a funeral director in Bradford, these decisions people take, only if they could see the consequences that we do,, I salute you mate, total respect and much love to you my friend

No wonder he has PTSD having to deal with things like this...

This needs to be shown in schools.

"If the police stick behind you, and put their blue lights on and their sirens on, and you make off, everything that happens from that point, is down to you" My favourite quote, time the police were backed for this.

The strength you have to talk about these experiences amazes me... You are a brilliant man! Hold your head up high. You have and continue to help thousands of people! Thank you!

That’s horrific, I can’t even imagine what that must look like. Sorry that you had to witness that 😓

Just got enrolled in a public services course at college today. Your stories and advice have really helped me understand some of the things that aren't spoken about much. Thank you!

Having lost close family members in an RTC I have the upmost respect for officers like you that see these tragedies first hand and still manage keep it together. I have nightmares just thinking about what may have happened, I couldn’t imagine actually seeing it myself

I am happy to know there are police in the world that have honor and work like you do in England. Psychology 101 says one accuses someone if something they are guilty of themselves. If parents taught their children respect it wouldn't have happened to their kids.

…cannot imagine how you guys or any other emergency service personnel can go home after shifts like this and act ‘normal’. You’re all hero’s! Thank you 🙏🏻

Respect for telling the story so well you can tell it was a struggle talking about it hope everyone is well

Bless you Ben, it's absolutely horrific what you and your colleagues had to deal with, can't even imagine how bad it must have been, much love to you and the family ❤❤❤xx

Bang on at the end there with talking about TCS & VSM. From someone who has track racing experience in vehicles with no assists and then driving with assists.. it's completely true. The unpredictability of electronic systems cutting out is insane. At normal road speeds, the safety systems are fantastic but the combination of high speed and inexperienced drivers is a scary situation. On a different note - Ben, doing the videos and talking about scenarios you've been in, etc. Is it almost like therapy and does it help with the PTSD. Also, after filming days, do you feel emotionally drained? Appreciate the content sir, your book is amazing!

2 Inches? Bloody hell! Saying that, fifth gear did a video of a ford focus hitting a wall at 120mph, it was shocking what happened to it.

This is a compelling, brutal story that needs to be shown in schools. Apart from the half tonne engine...

Hi Ben. I'm an experienced driver but always have the preset in mind to prepare for terrible drivers. It doesn't matter how good you are at driving it's always about idiots that haven't got their wits about them. You guy's have my upmost RESPECT for what you do. You T pack to stop situations getting even worse further down the line. Respect to your service Ben.

Watched every single video, keep going ❤️

I hope as many people as possible hear your stories Ben. Your strength amazes me, yes your strength xx

If a guy is drinking/taking drugs and getting behind the wheel going double speed limit (and more), I can fully imagine what his family looks like and they probably hate the police because they’re constantly breaking the law.

This one really hits home Ben. My young son was seriously injured when someone made one of those wrong decisions. The effect it has on the victim's family and friends is profound!

When I was at college (1982/3), I used to hang around with a couple of lads and we regularly bunked off - popping out in one of their cars. On one occasion, we were coming back from Hastings and police car going other way immediately put his lights on, so the bloke driving (not the owner so uninsured, no idea about license) decided to floor it, and go down a side road. We were in a Morris Minor so were going to be caught even if officers were on a bicycle! Fortunately the only thing that happened was driver being prosecuted but could've been so very different. I was talking to other half about your videos who always said I should've been a traffic policemanofficer (Hot Fuzz reference there :D ) but for the same reason I could never have been a vet etc, I'd get too emotionally involved and it would crush me especially after watching some of your videos. So, I appreciate everything you're doing/have done, thank you. Fwiw, since my college days, I passed my car test, then my bike test, then IAM Advanced motorcycle, then RoSPA Advanced motorcycle, then a couple of years back to ensure my brain still worked, did my bus license.

A very articulate and detailed account of the consequences of travelling at speed with no regard for anyone else thank you

So much respect for you Ben. I work in Bradford and the driving of some is very very scary. Its a relief to know there are people like you protecting us. Your videos really show the reality of the work done by the police. A job that the vast majority of us would not be able to handle.

Such a strong bloke, thank you for your time and I hope you are well

Much respect as always Ben. In a world were the police are seen as the enemy and aggressors you remind us that behind the uniform are mostly good hearted people who want to protect and enhance their communities and who have to deal with immense trauma.

I'm a pretty sensible and cautious driver, but these accounts of accidents always stick in my mind and make me more vigilant, mainly keeping an eye out for dangerous drivers.

Ben, thank you for your years of service. It is disgusting that the family said the police were at fault. Thank you for the fantastic videos and the insight into what you guys dealt with on a daily basis.

Thanks, Ben for another excellent video. I know regular followers of your channel will readily acknowledge how incredibly difficult it is for you to recall these terrible incidents. Thank you for the work you did as a police officer and the work you do through your channel. Stay well and stay safe.

How do you even mentally prepare yourself to be faced with a scene like that, have endless amounts of respect for you, the service you have given and for your former colleagues

Better than any public broadcast I’ve ever seen. You’re an inspiration Ben, stay strong, stay safe because we need more people like you xx

I’ve just read your book, it’s a moving read, and I hope you’re doing well. If you were a soldier, you’d have a chest full of medals and everybody would know you’ve been through some serious serious stuff. On pursuits, I know the Met have recently been trialling Starchase, seems like a very good solution to the chase problem. Tag the car with a tracker, and then back off so they go back to normalish driving thinking they’ve got away while a TPAC is set up to ambush them.

Hey Ben! At the start you were saying you don't really understand why people make off, I want to try and explain this myself, as an ex-drug dealer/criminal. As soon as you see a police vehicle, you instantly think "shit" and you get a huge hit of adrenaline and the fight or flight response. Not me, but others, would definitely choose flight and make off without even thinking about it. It would be a natural response to seeing police, then as soon as you start running it's too late.

These stories make me slow down and alot more aware of my speed 🙏🏾

Nobody should have to see or deal with the things that you and your amazing colleagues across the world have to. I am very grateful for the work that the Police and other emergency services do. You’re a true hero Ben

Such important stuff you're talking about Ben, the sort of advice that can save lives, so good man. Bearing no resemblance is the phrase you were looking for too I think!

I used to be a recovery driver and was often called to fatals by the Met. Usually the accident investigation had finished and the bodies had been removed, but I've got to a few early and seen first hand lumps of meat on the road the used to be a person. Every boy racer convicted of dangerous driving should be made to see the scene of a fresh fatal RTC. They wouldn't do it again.

Best video I've seen on how it is . No bs straight to the point. I feel for the guys who do have too pick body parts up and the rest. Ppl just don't think,sometimes. Great video, sad news,devastating ending for ALL.

Thank you for teaching me about the perspective of a police officer. 😊

Resemblance was the word...... But I feel your pain. People do stupid shit in cars. Totally love what you did and how you deal with it now. So glad you share it. Ben your a legend

If it’s the crash in the thumbnail I remember it well. Happened a few hundred yards away from my house. Still gives me shivers every time I drive past that tree.

Really supporting you ❤

Dear Ben, I have found your channel today and been moved, hurt and captivated all in equal measure. In 2019 my father in law was killed in a hit and run motorcycle collision. It tore a hole through my wife’s family; our family, greater than I could have ever imagined. I feel every ounce of pain you have described in dealing with these issues, and the PTSD you suffer. Only I have lived it from the other side. Dealing with the trauma, outrage, and helplessness. The moment that thing inside me “broke”. Dealing with the police (saints), the media (low lives), forensics (vital, but painfully slow). Through to speaking in court, facing the person who did it, and in the therapists chair. No doubt, hearing (and seeing) you describe your experiences has brought it all back in a very real way. If you would ever like to capture the perspective of someone impacted by a fatal road crime in the UK, I would be happy to speak to you.

Fucking hell, It reminds of documentary I watch about train drivers and what they go through when someone jumps in front of their train, it’s heartbreaking. You did a good job mate.

This gentleman has an honest, responsible view on bad things that could have been avoided. I'd open tab your pub visit if I could, and wish I could buy you a meal and have a chat. A good fellow. Deserving.

A mate of mine works for a national recovery company and he used to call into the pub and offload all the horrendous stuff he'd seen to me (bits of people still in the car when it's in the secure compound, stuff like that), I could deal with it because it's at a remove rather than first hand (if that makes sense), but unfortunately he moved away and stopped coming in and it wrecked his relationship because he didn't have someone other than his partner to talk to about it. So stuff like this cascades down through the whole infrastructure that has to deal with the aftermath.

I've owned several quick cars, 2 mazda Mx5s that I turbocharged, was too bloody scared to drive the things flat out on the road, I knew full well that a car capable of 0-60 in 5 seconds was way outside my skill level to drive fast on public roads and I consider myself a half decent driver. The thought of 18 year olds getting into 4 wheel drive 300+bhp cars with no prior experience is a little bit terrifying. Of course at that age i thought I was invincible too, fortunately I couldn't afford the insurance on the fast cars then, probably a good thing as I'd have doubtless ended up wrapped round a tree too!

I've just purchased your book on amazon excited for it to arrive cause I know it will be a brilliant read cause your vlogs are brilliant

Really giving me a great appreciation for the Police Ben. Job well done.

The part at the end where you talk about cars driving you, couldn't agree more. I've known exactly this happen mid December a few years ago where 3 lads crashed an S3 on ice, the result was a collision with a tree, passenger ejected and sadly killed.

All thinking people are immensely grateful to you for doing an incredibly difficult job.

Absolutely spot on about the modern 'Advanced Driver assist Systems.' ADAS for short! It will perform miracles up to a point. Once you go fully OTT it will end in tears...

Thank you Ben for a forthright ranching work day! I too have had further training, but still have to work at driving my 68 Mgc Gt wish you the best Ben

(Not really sure why I'm sharing this) I still remember getting driven up the Northern motorway from Auckland CBD to Albany doing 250+kmh, the minute we hit the northern side of the harbour bridge it was foot to the floor all the way... honestly it's mind boggling how we even made it home some nights and the worst part is I never told my parents how many times I thought "this is it." Now that I'm older it all makes sense what they tried to tell us, it's the same thing we try to tell the newer generation but we know they are listening about as much as we did. All we can hope for is that they have the same chance to look back on it like we do, some families weren't so lucky and all they were left looking back at was photographs 😔

thank you Ben for what you have done in your career, peeps only realise they have done wrong after an accident and then see the devastation then realise which for me is too late, dont do it just pull over be the bigger person

I've got the upmost respect for our front line police. You make your own choices in your life. Thanks for the share Ben and thanks for your service.

The whole ethos of people who do this for fun is that ‘ I’m the victim’ so they have no empathy for anyone they hurt or kill. The chances are that those running because of what appears to be a simple lack of mot or insurance , are likely to have a few more illegal or dangerous aspects around themselves or the car like drugs or weapons. Wish l believed that most police had your attitude but there’s a sea change on both sides- public and police- that has broken the contract of respect and civility . All the best👍

you are a legend Ben, thank's, i lost my brother to a crash, listen to Ben people!

Full of admiration for you, to see the awful fatalities must be horrific, I read your book in a couple of days, it made for compelling 📚 reading. Hope you are feeling stronger for sharing your experiences.

I hesitated clicking on this one after reading the title… I can’t even imagine what it must be like to actually be at the scene.

Just started my standard response course in my force. Great fun, but this is just a reminder of what can happen, and really brings it home. Great vid as per

Thanks for your service mate

You’re an amazing man and you should be very proud of yourself a gent and a true hero. Thanks for everything you and all emergency services do for us all.

you're so emotionally intelligent man, thank you for showing us these stories.

This is horrific! More people need to see this. We need to end the stigma that’s it’s the fault of the police; they are just doing their job, most people would do the right thing and pull over

There's big cudos in being one of life's hangers-on. A great sadness is to be found when these hangers-on have used up all the credit they can find. ALWAYS A PLEASURE AND AN INSIGHT to watch your vids Mr Pearson thank you.

True words spoken by someone with true experience. Love your channel Ben!

You are a brilliant copper and a lovely human being 🥰🇬🇧

Life is the most precious gift you will ever receive take care of it and hold on like it’s going to run off because one day it will .

This reminds me of an incident I attended on the M271 where a Ford Mondeo was crushed to half the size of a Smart Car. Everyone did what they had to do to clean up the aftermath, but... I'll never forget that night

hi ben love watching your videos on depression i think the way you deal with it is brilliant in a way you have helped me both my parents fied last year and i could,nt deal with it but sinse watching your videos has helped me alot i would just like to say thank you very much .

I use to work for a recovery agents used by Wyp, i have personally seen things I will never forget.

Any chance the person behind the camera, asking the questions, can either have a mic as well, or add subtitles please for their questions. You are very hard to hear almost impossible at times, whereas Ben is so clear. Ben you sure are an amazing person, highlighting mental health problems that too many (Mainly Men) are too proud/stubborn/scared to speak about, It truly does help, when you hear from others, who you would say to look at are very strong people, and how can they have any kind of problems, they look normal. It is amazing how much of a brave face and false smile we can wear at times, with the answer to "are you ok?", being a "Quick I'm Fine!". I know some of what you are going through, and can only imagine how much more shit you have seen and experienced with you trying to help an ungrateful public at times, than i could imagine in a dozen lifetimes, and you have helped me. So Thank You Ben.

Closing statement was so true.

A great and telling video Ben.

Saw the video Cleveland police put out this week with camera footage of a drug driver mowing down a father and son on their bicycles. Harrowing stuff, and they never seem to have any remorse.

Agree 100 per cent. I could not do that job for no amount of money. Your stories haunt me, so god only knows what's going on in your head! Massive respects Big Ben. 💙💙💙💙

You are 100% right about some cars driving the driver. They are so powerful they are uncontrollable if you act a knob in it. I was stationary in Keighley when a very high powered BMW decided to overtake the car in front. He flooded it and immediately the back started to fishtail. Within 7s the car had gone straight into the back of a stationary taxi. Absolutely idiotic thing to do in a car like that.

Just watched the episode of Police Interceptors where a group of kids teach ben to floss. Love the content

I am not squeamish as a rule, but having been through gruesome degloving incidents with 2 of my pets, I can only imagine the horror of seeing that on a human. All first responders deserve immense gratitude in my book, for dealing with horrors day in, day out. The families of the youngsters killed in that crash automatically blaming the police is more than just grief. It shows a lack of understanding endemic in the UK where taking personal responsibility for actions seems to be a thing of the past. As you say, the moment there is a FTS, it's on the driver of that vehicle what happens as a consequence. The young think they're invincible and often behave selfishly and dangerously. Once caught, they need a short, sharp shock. A picture speaks a thousand words. After all I've witnessed in over 30 years of driving, and after watching countless dashcam idiocies on the tv, I believe that 17 yrs old is too young to get a driving licence in the UK. Also, wherever possible, cars of certain types should not be sold to individuals under 25, no matter how much cash they flash. There is no one solution for dangerous driving, other than for the drivers to realise there is a price of some kind to pay when their luck runs out. Driving is a privilege, not a right. Thank you for your courage in sharing this harrowing incident, Ben xx

I think it's so easy to forget the things our police see on a daily basis. When approached by police, young people like me see them as a nuisance or trying to assert some sort of power trip because their demeanour comes across as cold and distant, what I only recently realised is that they are consistently witnessing horrific things and expected to go about normal daily police work with a smile and a positive attitude, even when being disrespected. Since your videos every time I see an officer I assume he/she has experiences I would never dream of having, trauma I thank god I haven't yet gone through. Anyone who can do a job that can be so tragic and horrific deserves immeasurable respect.

The problem with modern society is people want something for nothing, and not willing to take the consequences when caught. I see it all the time in my job on the rails with ticketless travel, and yet it's my fault they don't have a ticket. Aggression has got so bad I've started Krav maga lessons, so if it turns nasty I can defend myself properly, but I shouldn't feel the need to do it. I'm glad your finding creating these videos helpful Ben, you have been through so much it's to see you slowly turning towards the light from the dark. Long journey but worth it

I remember a crash on manningham lane 5th Nov 2015.. 2 young Asian lads driving at speed, lost control and rolled over, the roof hit the corner of the building and it folded around the building bending the car almost in half, the roof on the drivers side was flat to the floor. I was one of the first people running over and opened the passenger door to help the passenger as I knew the driver was dead, when I opened the door the passenger was dead aswell.. horrible thing and I still think about that night and the passengers face... so I can't think of how you feel seeing it all the time! Hope your keeping well... from wibsey

Hi Ben 👋🏻… As always very educational & always a pleasure to spend some time listening. Hope your good buddy

When I took driver's education 44 years ago (YIKES!), we had a fully class devoted to speed. Speed kills... We were shown gruesome and graphic videos, some of which made some students sick, including images and video clips of maimed people, burned vehicles caused by speeding and drink driving. After the videos, we were brought out side to see a car that was "unpeeled" from a tree. The old oak tree, with the car wrapped around it was shown to us in a picture and is still intact today with barely a scratch, but the car, as you said, was completely bent in half! Now, this wasn't a 2018 Mazda or Toyota, this was a 1970s muscle car, probably A Chevelle or Camaro from those days. Completely twisted beyond recognition, and yes, some young people had lost their lives in it. It was this, I think more so than the video clips, that made the biggest impression on the rest of the young drivers in my class. A number of years before, a family friend and his wife had trouble son speeding. His father, being the city electrical inspector, talked to his friend the police chief and had one of the twisted wrecks dropped off on his front lawn. The friend's son was paraded in front of the car and the vehicle was left there for a month or so until it was taken away as a reminder to his son what speeding can do. This I think had an impression on him as well. With this said, is it possible to introduce something like that into the driver education programs? I'm not sure if the parents would allow something like this since everyone has to be politically correct, but I remember seeing that twisted wreck in the school yard and that left a lasting impression on not just myself but the rest of my classmates as well.

Should have to watch something like this as part of learning to drive

Think i have watched every video you have done and i have got to say iv enjoyed every single one keep them coming please

Went to a R.T.C very similar to yours as Firefighter in Keighley about 12 years ago some people just don't learn. Stay safe

Thank you Ben for your service , well done mate

Police get called off really quick here and if polair is on duty it’s used to follow and try to plan a route ahead. We have two chopper now which has made a big difference. You have my upmost respect for what you do. I’m in the State Emergency Service here in Queensland and have worked with the police here on Forensic searches missing people searches I spent most of 2020 doing border patrols with the police and understand what you go through with. Take care and stay safe.

Great advice and very scary reality if you make the wrong decision

hi ben much respect for you and your job, i dont know how you can deal with the aftermath of what you have seen, thank you for the video and god bless you mate.

Really enjoy your Videos Ben, in regards to RTCs would you ever consider having a guest on your channel such as an ex or current Firefighter or paramedic? I’m a active firefighter and can relate to many of the things you touch on. Keep up the good work 🙏

another awesome video Ben, thank you for your advice

All you can do it share the reality of these situations to the world. Keep it up Ben 👍

I went to uni in Bradford. That city is notorious for dangerous driving. I’ve never experienced it anywhere else. You need eyes in the back of your head. The amount of cars I saw running red lights, mounting pavements to get through junctions etc.

Whoop whoop my book has just arrived so excited to read it

To the point…. And that, is exactly what the message should be. Great work mate…

Ben, I also suffer with bad PTSD and anxiety caused by a fatal RTC I was involved in that was 17 years ago now. Just wish I could speak to like minded people for help and guidance. How they deal with it in similar situations and experience that they have unfortunately had however, your videos due help me (with your back pack idea etc) so thank you.