Driver accused of hitting telegraph pole on Hartlepool road while over drink limit

By Mark Payne
Published 4th Jul 2022, 11:12 BST
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A man is due in court after an alleged drink driving incident in Hartlepool when a car is reported to have hit a telegraph pole in the early hours of the morning.

The 23-year-old suspect is set to appear at Teesside Magistrates’ Court, in Middlesbrough, on Tuesday, July 5.

He was charged by police with driving above the alcohol limit following the incident in the early hours of Sunday, June 19.

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A black Vauxhall Corsa was reported to have collided with a telegraph pole in Elwick Road between the junctions of Park Road and Catcote Road.

Elwick Road near where the collision occurred.Elwick Road near where the collision occurred.
Elwick Road near where the collision occurred.

Police previously confirmed they were called at around 5am to a report of a vehicle colliding with a telegraph pole which was obstructing the road.

Workers from BT Openreach attended to make it safe and fire brigade also attended to remove debris from the carriageway before the road re-opened at 6.40am.

The driver was also taken to hospital to be checked over.