A Birmingham man has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after a woman was struck by a car in Tamworth, leaving her with leg and ankle injuries.
Collision Details
The serious collision occurred in Fazeley at around midday on Wednesday, April 15. The vehicle involved was a white and black Toyota Aygo. The woman sustained injuries to her leg and ankle.
Arrest and Charges
A 48-year-old man from Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving. He was also held on suspicion of driving with a specified controlled drug above the limit and grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been released on police bail while investigations continue.
Police Statement
Staffordshire Police issued a statement on June 9, confirming the arrest. A force spokesperson said: "A man has been arrested following a collision in Tamworth. At around noon on Wednesday, April 15, a woman suffered injuries to her leg and ankle following a collision involving a white and black Toyota Aygo in Fazeley."
"A 48-year-old, from the Birmingham area, has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless/inconsiderate driving, driving a vehicle with a specified controlled drug above the specified limit and grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been released on bail while our enquiries continue."
Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with relevant dash-cam or CCTV footage to contact them by calling 101 or via Live Chat on their website, quoting incident number 448 of April 15. Information can also be shared anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
