Man arrested after Ford Fiesta smashes into BMW in Warmley
A man has been arrested following a car crash which saw a Ford Fiesta collide into a parked BMW near a petrol station. The incident happened at the Deanery Road Roundabout in Warmley[1] at around 6.25am yesterday (December 12). According to Avon and Somerset Police[2], the driver of the BMW had pulled up near the petrol station on the A420 and got out of the vehicle.
Shortly afterwards, the Fiesta[3] smashed into the BMW. Officers arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs[4]. He has been released on bail and an appeal for witnesses has been issued.
A police statement said: “We’re investigating a collision near Warmley for which a man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. At about 6.25am on Tuesday (December 12), a collision involving two cars happened at the Deanery Road roundabout, where the A420 meets the A4174. “The driver of one of the vehicles involved, a BMW, pulled up near a petrol station and got out of the car.
The driver of the second vehicle, a Fiesta, then collided with the parked BMW, causing damage. “A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs. He’s been released on bail so further enquiries can be carried out.
“We’re appealing for anyone who saw either collision, or who may have relevant dashcam or other footage, to contact us.
If you can help, please call 101[7] and give the call handler the reference number Niche 5223302729, or complete our online appeals form[8].”
References
- ^ Warmley (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ Avon and Somerset Police (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ Fiesta (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
- ^ dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drugs (www.bristolpost.co.uk)
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- ^ 101 (tel)
- ^ online appeals form (www.avonandsomerset.police.uk)