Update: Man arrested after crash in Preston

A man has been arrested after a crash in Preston on Monday.
Junction of Blackpool Road and Ribbleton Avenue. Picture: GoogleJunction of Blackpool Road and Ribbleton Avenue. Picture: Google
Junction of Blackpool Road and Ribbleton Avenue. Picture: Google

Police were called to Ribbleton Avenue near Blackpool Road at about 12.40pm, to reports of a red Vauxhall Astra in the middle of the road, thought to have been in a collision.

The crash was causing delays for motorists in the area.

Police said the driver left the scene, but then contacted police a short time later.

They said a 36-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of driving over the legal alcohol limit, and bailed until March 3.

There were no injuries, and no other vehicles involved.