Driver found to be three times over legal limit after crash on A46 near Kenilworth

By James Smith

28th Oct 2022 | Local News

Warwickshire Police's operational patrol unit recovered the car from A46 northbound at Thickthorn (image via Warwickshire OPU)
Warwickshire Police's operational patrol unit recovered the car from A46 northbound at Thickthorn (image via Warwickshire OPU)

A driver who was found to be three times over the legal limit will appear in court after crashing into some trees on a dual carriageway near Kenilworth.

The car was recovered by Warwickshire Police's operational patrol unit over the weekend after being involved in a single vehicle collision on the A46 northbound at Thickthorn.

"The driver failed a roadside breath test and was arrested," a force spokesperson said.

"In custody they blew 116, more than three times the drink drive limit. Driver Charged to court and the vehicle recovered."

     

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