The Driver Fled the Scene After the Collision – But Has Since Been Found and Arrested by Police
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When a car crashed into the front door of a house in Barrow-upon-Humber, the driver fled the scene and left the vehicle behind. After police enquiries, a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving when over the prescribed limit, driving a vehicle dangerously, failing to stop, and driving without insurance.
The incident occurred at around 9.40pm on Thursday, April 27 when police were called to the single-vehicle collision on Beck Lane. Pictures of the incident show the car directly in front of the property's front door, which appears to have been significantly damaged during the collision.
Following police enquiries, a 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving when over the prescribed limit, driving a vehicle dangerously, failing to stop, and driving without insurance. He has since been released on bail while police enquiries continue.
A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “A man has been arrested following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Barrow-upon-Humber on Thursday 27 April. Officers were called at around 9.40pm to reports that a car was in collision with a property on Beck Lane in Barrow-upon-Humber. The driver of the vehicle is believed to have fled the scene.”
The police are asking anyone with any information in relation to this incident to contact them on the non-emergency number 101, quoting log 604 of 27 April.
Driving dangerously, failing to stop after an accident, and driving without insurance are all serious offences. If convicted, the 19-year-old man could face a significant fine, a driving ban, and even a prison sentence.
In the UK, it is a legal requirement to have car insurance before driving a vehicle. Insurance companies provide financial protection in the event of an accident, covering the costs of repairs and medical bills. Not having valid insurance can result in a hefty fine and points on your license.
It is also illegal to drive a vehicle dangerously. This includes driving at excessive speeds, weaving in and out of traffic, or driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Driving dangerously can result in a prison sentence and a driving ban.
Failing to stop after an accident is also a serious offence. The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident is legally required to stop and provide their name, address, and vehicle registration number to the other driver or anyone else affected. Failing to do so can result in a fine, a driving ban, and a prison sentence.
The driver of the vehicle in this incident was lucky to escape unscathed, but their actions have resulted in a serious criminal offence. It is important to remember that the consequences of dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident, and driving without insurance can be severe.
