A man in his 60s has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crashing his car and then fleeing the scene.

The incident happened on the A59 near the junction with the A1 near Knaresborough.

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Officers attended the scene but were unable to locate the driver.

Following further enquiries, a man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of drink driving.

He currently remains in custody while enquiries continue.

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