Drink-driver arrested by police after crash on busy Clay Cross route

A driver was arrested in Clay Cross last night after a collision on the A61.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 7th Feb 2023, 14:16 BST
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The Derbyshire Roads Policing Unit were called to attend an incident yesterday evening along the A61 in Clay Cross.

In a tweet, a DRPU spokesperson said: “Driver of this vehicle fails to notice the other road user slowing to turn right off the main road.

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“Perhaps the roadside breath test of 51ug (legal limit 35ug) might explain why?”

A motorist was taken into custody following the incident.A motorist was taken into custody following the incident.
A motorist was taken into custody following the incident.

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The driver was subsequently arrested by DRPU officers – who thanked their North-East Derbyshire Police colleagues for their assistance.