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# Man arrested after untaxed Ford Focus crashes into house on Foxhall Road roundabout
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/untaxed-ford-focus-crashes-into-house-on-foxhall-road-roundabout/
- Published: 2024-12-11T09:50:06.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:27:59.000Z
- Description: An untaxed Ford Focus has crashed into a bungalow on Foxhall Road in Ipswich, leading to one arrest. Two men were seen fleeing the scene before police arrived.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Incidents, #article, Suffolk Constabulary, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

![An untaxed Ford Focus crashed into a house near the Foxhall Road roundabout](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1733910454-ford-focus-crashed-into-cutting-edge-salon-1.png)

The car's tax expired 71 days ago Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**The details:** Police were called at 00:12 to reports of a car crashing into a bungalow wall near the roundabout junction with A1189.

- Two men were seen leaving the white Ford Focus and walking towards the town centre
- The vehicle's tax expired on 1 October 2024, 71 days ago
- A man was arrested at 07:38 on suspicion of dangerous driving and taken to hospital for treatment
- The vehicle's tax expired on 1 October 2024, 71 days ago

**The response:**

- A police cordon remains in place while the building is assessed
- Structural engineers have attended the scene
- Utility service engineers were also called to inspect the property
- The vehicle is awaiting removal

**Police appeal:** Officers are asking for witnesses to come forward. They particularly want to hear from:

- Residents with CCTV or doorbell cameras
- Drivers with dash-cam footage from the area
- Anyone with information about the incident

**What's next:** The cordon is likely to remain in place while structural engineers complete their assessment of the building.

**The bottom line:** Police are continuing their investigation and urge anyone with information to contact them.

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