Drink driver arrested at home after failing to stop at Great Western Way crash scene

A man’s been arrested after a collision on a main road in Swindon this morning.

During the early hours of today, a motorist was involved in the crash on Great Western Way but failed to stop at the scene – instead, he raced back to his home address.

Police officers attended his home in Royal Wootton Bassett, where he failed a roadside breath test. He was subsequently arrested on suspicion driving while under the influence of alcohol.

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He remains in custody at Gablecross Police Station in Swindon.

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