Lucky escape after collision on roundabout between Crawley and Horsham

Horsham Police has issued a strong warning to motorists after a suspected drink-driver had a lucky escape.
By Sam Morton
Published 27th Mar 2022, 18:02 BST
Updated 27th Mar 2022, 18:04 BST
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A car was extensively damaged after a collision on the Kilnwood Vale roundabout, between Horsham and Crawley.

The driver of the vehicle, who has been arrested, 'suggested that they had probably been going too fast', according to Horsham Police.

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"Having cleared the full width of the Kilnwood Vale roundabout and torn a back wheel off, they are probably right," a spokesperson added.

Police said 'luckily no one was harmed', other than 'some street furniture and a pricey car'. Photo: Horsham PolicePolice said 'luckily no one was harmed', other than 'some street furniture and a pricey car'. Photo: Horsham Police
Police said 'luckily no one was harmed', other than 'some street furniture and a pricey car'. Photo: Horsham Police

"Luckily no one was harmed, other than some street furniture and a pricey car.

"But the driver, their passenger and anyone else on the road shouldn’t have to be lucky.

"Drink-driving isn’t an accident."

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