Man, 30, arrested on suspicion of drink driving after car hits tree on busy Black Country road
Any witnesses should get in touch with the police
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car hit a tree on the Stourbridge Road in Halesowen in the early hours of the morning.
He was also arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle.
The incident happened at around 6.20am today (September 13).
A West Midlands Police spokesperson told the Express & Star: “We were called to Stourbridge Road in Halesowen after a car hit a tree at around 6.20am.
“A man aged 30 has been taken to hospital and arrested on suspicion of drink driving and theft of a motor vehicle.
“Anyone with information should get in touch, quoting log 747.”
Due to the incident, the number 9 bus service was diverted away from the A458 (Stourbridge Road).
This accident was first reported by AA Traffic News at just after 7am on Sunday, September 13.
This morning, the road was blocked both ways from Witley Avenue to George Road.
AA Traffic News said: “Road blocked due to crash on A458 Stourbridge Road both ways from Witley Avenue to George Road.
“Detour in operation - Bus route affected 9.
“Note change of details. Bus company now reporting as accident.”