Van driver, 86, arrested for drug driving after serious Waterlooville crash - police update
An 86-year-old van driver arrested for drug driving after a crash that left a motorbike rider seriously injured remains under investigation.
A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital around 1pm on Saturday, January 10, following the crash on London Road in Waterlooville. The incident led to the road closing for several hours.
Police arrested the 86-year-old van driver on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs.
A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson said the probe remains ongoing. No charges have yet been brought against the pensioner van driver.
A police spokesperson previously said: “The rider of the motorbike, a man in his 50s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital to receive treatment.
“An 86-year-old man from Waterlooville was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving a vehicle whilst unfit through drugs. He has been bailed with conditions to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.
“Anyone with information, or relevant dashcam footage, is asked to contact 101, quoting 44260013790.”