42-year-old arrested after car overturns in crash on the M4
The incident occurred between Membury Services and Junction 15 at around 9pm last night (22/12)
Last updated 23rd Dec 2025
A crash on the M4 last night involving a Range Rover Evoque left another car overturned, leading to the arrest of a 42-year-old man.
The incident occurred between Membury Services and Junction 15 at around 9pm last night (22/12).
Several calls were made reporting dangerous driving before the collision, with the driver of the Range Rover leaving the scene.
The Roads Policing Unit, Armed Response, and dog teams worked to locate the man, who was found walking along the hard shoulder before being tracked and arrested with the help of Police Dog Conan.
The 42-year-old was arrested on suspicion of drink driving, drug driving, driving while disqualified, leaving the scene of a crash, and walking on the motorway.
He was taken to hospital for precautionary checks and has since been released on police bail.
A man in his 70s was taken to hospital for minor injuries.
Operation Limit in Wiltshire
The arrest comes during Operation Limit, an initiative aimed at targeting drink and drug driving offences across the county.
Drink and drug driving can result in serious consequences, including a criminal record, prison sentences of up to six months, an unlimited fine, and an automatic driving ban of at least one year.
If convicted twice within 10 years, the driving ban increases to three years.
Wiltshire Police urges anyone who suspects someone of driving under the influence or dangerously to call 999 as soon as it is safe to do so.