Man, 73, smashes Porsche 911 through wall in Colchester

The nosedived Porsche 911 in the passageway Image copyright PC Turner/Essex Police
Image caption Police were called to Crouch Street in Colchester

A 73-year-old man ploughed his Porsche through a wall and fence before nose-diving on to a footpath.

Essex Police was called to a pedestrian subway on Southway in Colchester after the smash at about 18:15 GMT. Neither the driver or anyone else was injured.

The driver of the Porsche 911 Targa 4S, which sell for about £100,000, has been reported for careless driving.

Sgt Colin Shead posted a photo on Twitter, prompting comments including: "wow I thought my parking was bad".

Another said: "Beats me why a 73-year-old is driving a car like that anyway."

Sgt Shead added the driver, from Colchester, would be offered a "fitness to drive" course and the DVLA notified.

Porsche 911 Targa 4S facts

Source: Porsche.com

Image copyright Essex Police
Image caption The 73-year-old man was not injured, police said