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Suspected drink-driver arrested in New Road, Chatham, after crash

A suspected drink-driver has given a breath test reading almost six times the legal limit.

Police were called to the A2 New Road in Chatham earlier today after a crash.

A drink-drive suspect gave a high breath test reading. Picture: Kent Police Medway
A drink-drive suspect gave a high breath test reading. Picture: Kent Police Medway

Officers suspected one driver was intoxicated and requested a breath test which provided a result of 200.

This is nearly six times the legal limit of 35.

A suspected drink-driver was arrested after a crash in New Road, Chatham. Picture: Kent Police Medway
A suspected drink-driver was arrested after a crash in New Road, Chatham. Picture: Kent Police Medway

The driver was arrested, Kent Police Medway said in a post on X, formerly Twitter.

Police have been contacted for more information.

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