Appeal for witnesses after VW Golf crash in Wrexham
The driver was hospitalised with serious, but not life-threatening injuries.
Officers are particularly interested in speaking to a woman who was overtaken by the Golf just before the incident.
Other potential witnesses, including those with dashcam or front door footage, are urged to contact police via live web chat or by phoning 101, quoting reference number C106644.
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