A driver lost his arm after texting at the wheel, smashing into street signs and overturning his car into oncoming traffic.<br /><br />Shocking dash cam footage shows the crash, which happened on Roedean Road in Brighton, Sussex.<br /><br />The driver, who had to undergo an amputation and wished to remain anonymous, gave permission for the video to be released as part of a police crackdown on dangerous driving.<br />Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne described the footage as 'a shocking display of the consequences of dangerous driving'.<br />In the video, a cream Mini drives forward on a single carriageway in the rain as the texting driver approaches in a silver people-carrier.<br /><br />The people-carrier is driving down the middle of the road and smashes into signs on an island at a junction at speed.<br /><br />It flips onto its side onto the lane of oncoming traffic, skidding forward and twisting around.<br /><br />The mini driver narrowly avoids the upturned car, turning into the path on the side of the road and stopping as debris from the crash lies on both lanes.<br />Police released the video of the crash, which happened on 15 November last year, to raise awareness of the 'fatal five' offences: speeding, drink and drug-driving, mobile phone use, not wearing a seatbelt, and careless and inconsiderate driving.<br /><br />It follows a week of action during which hundreds of offences were detected on the roads in Sussex.<br /><br />Assistant Chief Constable Dave Miller said: 'While we don't wish to shock and scare people with this footage, it's important that road users understand the serious consequences of the 'fatal five' offences.<br /><br />'By taking personal responsibility and driving safely and sensibly, you can help us reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured in Sussex and Surrey.'<br />Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne said: 'The video being shared by Sussex Police is a shocking display of the consequences of dangerous driving and I am grateful to those that have agreed to share this.<br /><br />'It really enforces the fact that we all use the roads and must share the responsibility of ensuring the safety of ourselves and others.<br /><br />'Road safety will continue to be a top priority for Sussex Police because it matters to local residents. <br /><br />'The sobering message from this video is not to drive irresponsibly because the consequences can be dangerous and life-changing.'<br />
