A 21-year-old woman is in a critical condition after a car crashed into a tree near Merry Hill.

The crash happened on Waterfront Way, at 8.45pm last night (March 16).

The woman, who was a passenger in the car, sustained serious injuries and is currently in hospital in a critical condition.

Police said the driver of the car, a white VW Touareg, initially left the scene but he was later arrested at a house in Brierley Hill.

The 34-year-old is currently in custody and will be interviewed later today on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving and drink driving, police said.

Police are now appealing for information and want to hear from anyone who was there or saw the Touareg driving around Merry Hill before the collision.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “A 21-year-old woman who was a passenger in the car sustained very serious injuries and is currently in hospital in a critical condition. It’s a very worrying time for her friends and loved ones, and her family are being supported by a specialist liaison officer.

“A few witnesses have already been spoken to but we’re keen to hear from you if you were there or saw the Touareg driving around Merry Hill before the collision.

“If you can help, please contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk. Alternatively, you can email FL_COLLISION_INVEST@westmidlands.police.uk. However you get in touch, please quote reference number 3810 -160322.”