Hungerford man arrested in connection with ‘serious injury’ crash which hospitalised woman in her 20s in Hermitage

Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious injury road traffic collision in Hermitage.

A 29-year-old man from Hungerford has been arrested for causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to provide specimen for analysis in connection with an incident in Hermitage, in which a grey Mercedes A Class crashed into a tree in Marlston Road at around 12.05am yesterday (Sunday).

Both occupants of the vehicle required medical attention, with a woman in her 20s taken to hospital with serious injuries, where she remains at this time.

The man has been released on police bail.

Investigating officer PC Ian Baldwin, of the Roads Policing Unit, said: “I am appealing for witnesses to this collision.

“If you saw anything or have dash-cam footage of the collision or the moments leading up to it, please get in touch.

“You can upload any digital evidence to our dedicated online portal.”

Contact police on 101, quoting crime reference number 43250203883.

Alternatively, call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 to make a report.