At around 10.30pm on Friday, May 3, a serious crash was reported along Helena Road in Sutton.
Merseyside Police confirmed that a BMW X4 vehicle collided with several parked cars and then a Ford Focus taxi, around the the junction with Reginald Road.
Following the reported collision, images have circulated on social media and have been sent to the Star, showing the serious damage that was caused to the vehicles involved.
It is understood that two girls were inside the taxi that was hit and four people were taken to hospital, although no serious injuries have been reported.
With Merseyside Police closing Helena Road in both directions while officers dealt with the incident, a spokesperson has since confirmed that a 27-year-old man from St Helens has been arrested.
The man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, driving while over the prescribed alcohol limit, and driving whilst unfit through drink.
Additionally, police stated that they are still looking for witnesses and urged anyone with dash camera or CCTV footage that may have shown what happened to get in contact with them so they can help with the investigation.