A SUSPECTED drink driver left a trail of destruction after ploughing an Audi into dozens of parked cars.
The shocking incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning in the coastal town of Bognor Regis, West Sussex.
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Cops arrested a 22-year-old man from Bognor on suspicion of drink driving after the chaos.
He was also detained on suspicion of driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
Photographs from the scene show how cars parked along the residential street were left mangled.
And parts of the black Audi were seen ripped off and scattered on the ground following the multiple collisions.
The passenger airbag has also been deployed, suggesting the vehicle sustained an impact.
Other images show a line of cars with front or rear bumpers smashed off the vehicles.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened in Ockley Road at around 4.40am.
Sussex Police said inquiries were ongoing and anyone with information was asked to contact the force.
A statement from the force read: “Emergency services responded to a report that multiple cars were damaged in a collision [on] Ockley Road, Bognor Regis, at around 4.40am on Sunday, August 11.
“A 22-year-old man from Bognor was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving, and with driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.
“Inquiries are under way, and we ask those who witnessed the collision to make a report to police.”
What should I do if someone hits my parked car?
Government advice says that if you are in an accident “causing damage or injury” you must give your name and address and the vehicle registration number to anyone with “reasonable grounds for requiring them”, e.g. your insurance provider.
If the driver left a note or stuck around, you need to exchange insurance details, and they may even offer to pay for the damage on the spot.
But if you have no details to refer to look for witnesses or refer to nearby CCTV.
The likelihood is, if a car is hit in a busy car park, someone will have witnessed it.
Ask around to see if anyone saw a car, a license plate or if the CCTV cameras picked up on any footage.
Be sure to take pictures of the damage for your records before contacting your insurers.
Report the accident to your insurance company even if you do not plan to make a claim.
If you do not own the vehicle you will need to give the owner’s name and address.
You should report the accident to the police within 24 hours if you do not give your details at the time of the incident.
Your insurance company will also be able to give you more advice specific to your situation.
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