Appeal after crash in Bold leaves man with life-changing injuries

A Vauxhall Vectra hit a tree on Gorsey Lane yesterday morning (2/1)

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 3rd Jan 2026

Police want to hear from anyone who saw a crash in Bold that left a man with a life-changing arm injury.

A Vauxhall Vectra hit a tree on Gorsey Lane yesterday morning, and a young boy was also hurt.

A 24 year old woman from Winsford was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and drug offences, but has now been released under investigation.

Officers said: "We are appealing for any witnesses after a collision in Bold that left a man with a serious, life-changing injury yesterday morning, Friday 2 January .

"We received a report at around 11.10am that a Vauxhall Vectra was in collision with a tree on Gorsey Lane in Bold.

"A 28-year-old man sustained a serious arm injury and a young boy also suffered minor injuries. They were both taken to hospital after the incident.

"A 24-year-old woman from Winsford was arrested on suspicion of serious injury by dangerous driving and possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs. She has now been released under investigation whilst officers continue their enquiries."

Inspector Ian Cowell from our Roads Policing Unit said: “We know that a number of witnesses stopped at the scene of this serious collision yesterday morning on Gorsey Lane but then left before our officers arrived.

“If you were one of these people who stopped on Gorsey Lane and has any information or possible dashcam footage of the incident please come forward as soon as possible and help us with our enquiries.

“A young man is in hospital with a life changing injury to his arm and we are determined to get answers with your support.”

If you witnessed the incident or have any CCTV, dashcam or other footage, you are urged to contact officers on (0151) 777 5747, email [email protected], or via @MerPolCC on social media with reference 26000005022.

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