Two hurt in Turnchapel collision

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Plymouth that left two people in hospital.

Police were called at around 8.40pm on Thursday 24th March following reports of a two vehicle road traffic collision had occurred on Hooe Road, Turnchapel, Plymouth.

The two vehicles involved were a black Jeep Cherokee and a blue Renault Clio; extensive damage was sustained to both vehicles.

A 16-year old female passenger in the Clio was taken to Derriford Hospital with a suspected broken back. The driver of the Clio, and 18-year-old man was also taken to hospital after suffering a minor hand injury in the collision.

The driver of the Jeep was uninjured and left the scene; he was later located and arrested.

A 44-year-old man from Plymouth was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and has since been bailed until the 4th May, pending further enquiries.

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses. Please contact 101@devonancornwll.pnn.police.uk quoting police log number 793 of 24th March.