Chester teenagers broke limbs in car crash

Sep 30 2008 by Laurie Stocks-Moore, Chester Chronicle

TWO teenagers from Chester were left with broken limbs after a crash in Whitby.

The collision between a Vauxhall Vectra and Vauxhall Corsa happened at 11.07pm on Friday, September 19 at Chester Road’s junction with Strawberry Drive.

Police arrested the occupants of the Vectra and are appealing for witnesses.

Cheshire Police spokeswoman Rachel Hayes said: “A 21-year-old male from the Whitby area was arrested on suspicion of failing to stop after a road traffic collision and a 20-year-old male from the Ellesmere Port area was arrested on suspicion of taking a vehicle without consent.

“They were released on police bail until November 6 pending further enquiries.”

A 19-year-old and 18-year-old from the Chester travelling in the Corsa received broken limbs as a result of the collision.

Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or have any information which might help police are urged to contact PC Gareth James on 01244 613168.