Suspected Drink Driver Crashes into Tree Then Dashes Off Leaving Stolen Car Abandoned
A suspected drink driver smashed into a tree and fled the scene in the early hours of Saturday morning on Derby Road, Eastleigh. Locals reported hearing the crash just after 1am.
Crash Sparks Alarm but Police No-Show
Residents quickly rang Hampshire Constabulary, but no officers arrived at the scene of the single-vehicle collision. The car, believed to be stolen, wasn’t a complete write-off despite the damage.
Driver Ditches Car After Airbags Deploy
An eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous, said the airbags had gone off and the driver bolted immediately. “He looked like he’d had way too much to drink,” the resident commented.
Road Closure Causes Headaches
Derby Road remains partially blocked as recovery teams await to tow the high-powered car away. More updates to follow.
