Teenager drink-drive arrest after fatal Broadstairs crash

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Sunday, February 12, 2012
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An 18-year old Margate man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a fatal car crash in Broadstairs yesterday (Saturday).

A 19-year old man died and two girls aged 17 were seriosuly injured after the collision in Stone Road at 4am on Saturday morning.

  1. An 18 year old man has been arrested following a fatal car accident in Broadstairs

    An 18-year-old man has been arrested following a fatal car accident in Broadstairs

The driver, who was unhurt in the crash, was released on police bail until May 9 pending further investigation.

The two injured girls remain in a serious but stable condition at Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital in Margate. The fifth passenger received treatment for minor injuries.

The five teenagers were travelling in a black Vauxhall Corsa when it careered into a wall.

Kent Police is appealing for witnesses who saw a black Vauxhall Corsa being driven in the Broadstairs area between 3.30am and 4am on Saturday morning to call 01622 798538.

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