A car dumped on a busy Derby highway caused major visibility issues for drivers and pedestrians alike.
The vehicle, a brown sedan, that looks like a Merc, was parked near Ashford in the Water on the A6. It obstructed the view of oncoming traffic for residents trying to join the busy 50mph road.
The car also made it difficult for pedestrians to safely pass on the pavement. Officers from the local Safer Neighbourhood Team were called to the scene and attempted to contact the owner.
However, after failing to get a hold of the owner, the vehicle was removed. Police say the registered keeper will now need to pay for the storage of the vehicle and provide proof of insurance and other documentation before it can be released.
A spokesperson for the police said: “Today officers from Safer Neighbourhood Team received a call regarding a car causing an obstruction near Ashford in the Water on the A6.
“The vehicle was reported to be blocking the view of oncoming traffic for residents on the busy 50mph road and was also causing issues for pedestrians to pass on the pavement.
“Officers attempted to make contact with the keeper however when this proved unsuccessful the decision was taken to have the vehicle recovered due to the danger it caused to residents attempting to join the A6.
“A short time later the vehicle was loaded onto a wagon and taken to our recovery facility where the registered keeper will have to pay for the storage of the vehicle and provide proof of insurance and other documentation before it will be released.”
