A man from the West Midlands has been arrested following a serious crash that left an elderly woman badly injured on the M5 near Clevedon.

Crash Details and Arrest

• The smash happened around 11:30pm on Saturday, 4 October, at junction 20 southbound carriageway.
• A white Renault Master flatbed van collided with a white Hyundai i10, which was carrying an 80-something female driver.
• Police and witnesses gave first aid at the scene before the woman was rushed to hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
• The van was found abandoned close by, sparking a hunt for its driver.
• Two days later, on Monday 6 October, a man in his 20s was arrested in the West Midlands on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
• He has since been released on police bail as the investigation continues.

Ongoing Investigation and Police Appeal

Avon & Somerset Police are piecing together CCTV footage and speaking with witnesses to get a full picture of the crash. They urge anyone with information to come forward.

“We’re appealing for witnesses after a woman was seriously injured in a collision at the Clevedon junction of the M5 on Saturday 4 October,” said police. “If you have any information, please call 101 and quote reference 5225278941 or report it through our website.”