‘Drug driving’ arrest after lorry flips over on roundabout

By Chris Tindall2024-10-31T07:54:00+00:00

An HGV driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after his vehicle tipped on its side on a verge in Hartlepool.

The lorry, carrying wooden posts, blocked the A689 Stockton Road/Owton Manor Lane just after 9.30am on 30 October.

Pictures showed the truck flipped over on its passenger side on the verge of a roundabout.

Cleveland Police said a road closure was put in place whilst the area was cleared by council workers.

According to posts on social media it took most of the day to clear the road.

A police spokesperson said: “The driver, a 23-year-old man, was taken to hospital for treatment for a minor injury to his arm.

“A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs. He remains in police custody at this time.”

The driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after his truck tipped over.

Source: Cleveland Police

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