Ipswich – Man charged following serious collision

A 32-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences following a serious road traffic collision in Ipswich.

Officers were called at 7.22am on Thursday 11 December, to reports of a collision on Burrell Road involving a pedestrian and a silver BMW 318i. The driver failed to stop and left the scene.

The pedestrian – a woman aged in her 30s - sustained serious injuries and was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital where she remains in a critical condition.

Following the collision police located the car believed to have been involved and arrested a man in in connection with the incident. He was taken to Martlesham 

Police Investigation Centre for questioning and has subsequently been charged as follows:

Carl Horsnell, of Henniker Road, charged with eight offences:

•         Causing serious injury by dangerous driving;

•         Driving with excess alcohol;

•         Refusing to provide a sample for a class “A” drug test

•         Aggravated vehicle taking;

•         Failing to stop after a road accident;

•         Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence;

•         Driving without insurance;

•         Assault by beating of an emergency worker.

Horsnell has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Ipswich Magistrates’ Court Saturday 13 December.

Officers are continuing to appeal any for witnesses and asking any motorists driving in the area between 7am and 7:30am with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle, to review the footage for any material that may be of assistance.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Joint Norfolk & Suffolk Serious Collision Investigation Unit, quoting reference: 37/70165/25.

Website: https://www.suffolk.police.uk/tell-us

Email: SCIU@norfolk.police.uk

Phone: Call 101