Suspect drunk-driver arrested after hit & run smash

(CNS):  A driver who reportedly drove away from the scene of a road smash on Sunday evening was arrested by police on suspicion of DUI shortly after the incident a short distance away. An RCIPS spokesperson said that at about 7.50pm on 26 August two Honda motor cars were being driven North on West Bay Road. As one of the vehicles attempted to negotiate a right hand turn into Galleria Plaza, it was struck from behind by the second Honda. The driver and passenger from the first car were taken to hospital for treatment but later released.

The second car drove away from the scene of the crash but it was traced by police and the driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI. He was subsequently released on police bail while enquiries continue.