Man, 66, arrested on suspicion of drink driving after allegedly crashing into several parked cars on residential street in Northampton

A 66-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after he allegedly crashed into several parked cars on a residential street in Northampton.

Emergency services were called to Brichfield Road East on Sunday November 23 following an incident that happened between 7.45pm and 8.10pm.

Northamptonshire Police says a grey Isuzu 4x4 is alleged to have collided with a number of vehicles in the street. Eyewitnesses who were at the scene say “13 or so” vehicles were affected by the incident.

A spokeswoman for the force said: “A 66-year-old Northampton man was arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle when the alcohol level is above the limit following a road traffic collision. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.”

The collision happened in Birchfield Road East. Pictures show damage to some of the affected vehicles.placeholder image
The collision happened in Birchfield Road East. Pictures show damage to some of the affected vehicles.

Officers are now appealing for further information.

Witnesses or anyone with information which could help the investigation is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting crime reference number: 25000687434.

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