Arrest for drink-driving after collision on A14 Ipswich

A woman was arrested following a collision on the A14 near Ipswich, where a car was reported to have driven in the wrong direction.

Police were called at just after 8.30pm on Wednesday 17 December, to reports of a collision on the westbound carriageway between junction 54 for Sproughton & junction 53 for Whitehouse.

A white Mini One was reported to have been driving eastbound on the westbound carriageway and was then involved in a collision with a grey Peugeot 208. An HGV was also damaged in the incident.

A 59-year-old woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drink-driving and then later further arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. She currently remains in hospital for treatment having sustained fractured ribs.

The driver of the Peugeot was also taken to hospital for a check-up but did not sustain any serious injuries.

The westbound carriageway was closed until 10.10pm, when one lane reopened, with the road fully reopening by 10.50pm. The eastbound carriageway was also closed for a short time, reopening at 9.20pm.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision and asking any motorists driving in the area at the time of the incident with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle, to review the footage for any material that may be of assistance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roads and Armed Policing Team at Police Headquarters in Martlesham, quoting reference: 37/71546/25 via -

Website - https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

Email - Regan.Bradshaw@suffolk.police.uk

Phone - Call 101

Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form - Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers 

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.