Three hurt as M18 crash driver flees scene

Police said a black Seat Ibiza was travelling north when the incident happened at 5.40am on December 4.

The vehicle hit trees and came to rest in a grassed area between junctions 1 and 2.

A police spokesperson said: “The driver of the vehicle fled the scene. The three passengers suffered minor injuries. 

“Officers are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Were you in the area at the time? Did you see what happened? 

“Did you see the Seat Ibiza prior to the collision? Do you think you may have dashcam footage?”

Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting incident 213 of December 4. 

Dashcam footage can be emailed to [email protected].