A WOMAN has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influences of drugs after crashing into parked vehicles in Hartlepool.

The collision happened at Wynyard Road shops near to Catcote Road at around 9am yesterday morning.

A 34-year-old woman, who was driving a black Vauxhall Corsa, left the scene but was later located and taken to hospital after suffering a broken collarbone.

She was arrested on suspicion of driving a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of drugs.

  • Any witnesses or members of the public who approached the scene at the time of the incident are asked to contact PC Craig Wren from the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit on the non-emergency number on 101, quoting event number 140561.