WHILE driving a £70,000 luxury Jaguar car a man finishes up in the River Ouse in York city centre (Evening Press, December 23).

I cannot swim, but if I could swim and was nearby would I jump into the river to help? No chance! Well, at least I'm honest.

Colin S. Jeffrey,

East Mount Road,

York.

Updated: 09:34 Monday, December 29, 2003