A MOTORIST was found in bushes after a car crashed in Ashburton and flipped over on its side.

Police and fire units were called to Headborough Road after the accident which left both sides of the carriageway blocked by an overturned Land Rover.

The 47-year-old driver, believed to be local, was arrested on suspicion of drinking and driving after being found near the scene.

He was taken to Torquay Police Station’s custody centre where he was due to be questioned.

No other vehicles were involved in the accident, which happened just after 9.30pm.

The road was reported clear within an hour.

The Ashburton fire crew made the vehicle safe.