A young woman remains hospitalized with serious injuries following a two-vehicle collision on the A46, which led to a drink driving arrest.
Gloucestershire Constabulary responded to the crash near Brockworth at approximately 4:40 pm on Monday, April 13. The collision involved a white Fiat Doblo Cargo van and a yellow Vauxhall Corsa on Painswick Road.
The woman in her 20s, driving the Corsa, sustained significant injuries and was transported to Southmead Hospital in Bristol. While her injuries are severe, they are not currently believed to be life-threatening.
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The driver of the Fiat van, a man, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. After receiving medical assessment at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, he was released into police custody. He remains under investigation as inquiries continue.
The incident prompted road closures on the A46, which remained in effect for over 12 hours and were lifted in the early hours of Tuesday. Both vehicles involved were recovered from the scene.
Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage who has not yet spoken to police to come forward. Information can be submitted online by quoting incident 361 of April 13.