A member of the public reported the erratic driving to the Police
Bridlington's Neighbourhood Policing Team along with Patrol officers made an arrest on Sunday evening following reports of an erratic driver.
Officers say the vehicle involved subsequently crashed.
The driver was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, having failed a roadside drugs wipe.
Officers involved in the incident say:
"It was a miracle nobody was hurt. A big thank you to the member of public who reported this to Police."
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Warnings have been issued that Scarborough is taking more than its fair share of vulnerable people, leading to a rise in anti-social behaviour and concerns about the town's future.
Dozens of new infrastructure projects are underway across Scarborough and Whitby to significantly reduce storm water discharges into the sea and improve local bathing waters.
Emergency stabilisation plans have been submitted by the Mulgrave Estate to prevent a crumbling embankment from collapsing beneath Sandsend Valley Road near Whitby.
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