A 24-YEAR-OLD has been arrested following a two car crash off Sankey Way.

The crash took place just before 7pm yesterday, Friday, March 5, on Peace Drive between a Ford Fiesta and a VW Golf.

The Fiesta ended up on its roof.

Both drivers suffered minor injuries and the police helicopter was deployed to search for the driver of the Fiesta, who fled the scene prior to police arrival.

A 24 year old man has since been arrested and charged with a number of driving offences.

A since deleted tweet, posted by Warrington Police stated that the man was arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving and taken into custody. 

There was also a road closure in place following the incident.