Man Arrested After Dramatic Maidstone Crash Leaves Car Overturned
A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving following a shocking crash in Maidstone that saw one car overturned on a busy road.
Crash Chaos on Upper Stone Street
The smash happened just after 1:10 PM on August 29 on Upper Stone Street involving two vehicles. The impact was so fierce that one car flipped over, landing in Lower Stone Street.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, closing the road temporarily to deal with the aftermath. The road has since reopened, but traffic was severely disrupted as officers cleared the wreckage.
Witness Describes Scene of Panic
A local witness who raised the alarm said one of the men involved staggered into a nearby shop to recover before being taken to Pembury hospital.
“I don’t know how it happened, but he sat in the shop recovering. I’m not sure if it was shock or something, but he didn’t want to talk,” said Mark, who witnessed the aftermath.
Police Probe Continues, Call for Witnesses
Following the incident, police arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of drug driving. Authorities have released few details about the suspect or what caused the crash.
Local residents and businesses expressed concern about the dangers on this busy stretch of road, which sees heavy traffic throughout the day.
Police investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to get in touch with Maidstone police.
