Arrest made as 91-year-old woman taken to hospital after crash

By Matthew Hancock-Bruce 19th May 2025

Local News by Matthew Hancock-Bruce 19th May 2025

Police have arrested an Audi driver following a crash in Congleton.

A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving.

It comes after officers received reports of a crash involving an Audi A3 and a 91-year-old woman on West Road at around 10.50am on Saturday (May 17).

The woman sustained 'serious' injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage at the location from around that time to get in touch.

Detective Sergeant Simon Degg, of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "Enquiries in relation to the collision are ongoing and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened or has any other information in relation to the incident to come forward.

"The same goes for anyone who may have any relevant CCTV, dashcam, or video doorbell footage that may aid our investigation.

"You can report information to Cheshire Police via www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us or call 101, quoting IML -2091891."

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The 49-year-old man who had been driving the Audi has since been released under investigation.

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