Teen driver arrested after crashing Audi on Hilden Island roundabout

Police officers were called to Hilden Island at 8.47am this morning, Friday, following reports of a collision.

A caller reported that a white Audi had collided with the roundabout and the driver had ran from the scene on foot.

One police helicopter was dispatched to search the area and locate the driver, a 19-year-old male.

He was eventually found on Mawgan Court.

Tyre marks could be seen on the roundabout where the car had been (Image: Newsquest)

Destruction left from the scene of the incident included a bent sign post and clear track marks imprinted onto the roundabout.

The 19-year-old, from Warrington, was checked by paramedics and has since been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and taking a vehicle without consent.

A spokesperson from Cheshire Police said: “At 8.47am on Friday 17 November police were called to a collision on Hilden Street, Warrington.

“The caller reported that a white Audi had collided with the roundabout and the driver had fled the scene on foot.

“Officers attended, supported by the police helicopter, and following a search of the area a man was located on Mawgan Court.

“The 19-year-old from Warrington was checked by paramedics and has since been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and taking a vehicle without consent.”

he car crashed onto the roundabout at Hilden Island (Image: Newsquest)