A WOMAN is facing a bill of up to £1,000 after a lorry driver crashed into the back of her parked car and then drove off.

Amanda Sherwin Brown, of Wakeman Street, off Droit-wich Road, Worcester, said this is not the first time this has happened.

Not only was her Vauxhall Corsa smashed but she has had a previous car damaged. Vehicles belonging to neighbours, her brother and boyfriend have also been damaged by motorists who use the road as a short-cut to the city centre and Gregory's Bank Industrial Area.

She said: "He drove off so fast that nobody had a chance to get the number plate. I haven't been given a price but I don't think I'll get much change from £1,000."

During the morning and evening rush hours, mot-orists turn off Droitwich Road into Crown Street, then Offley Street, Wakeman Street, Sydney Street, Gregorys Mill Street and Ragland Street before rejoining Barbourne Road off St George's Lane North.

Ms Sherwin Brown, whose car had damage to the rear right lights and wheel arch, added: "I have lived here for six-and-a-half years and the traffic has got worse over the last couple of years.

"Delivery vans try to come down here to get to Gregory's Bank Industrial Area."

Neighbour Jacquie Humph-reys said she heard the impact of the crash and saw the truck reversing back before leaving. The 48-year-old said: "He really sped off down the road." She said a one-way system that only allowed cars to travel along Wakeman Street from Sydney Street would prevent people from using the road as a short cut.

Michael Gates, aged 33, also supported a one-way system. A lorry caused extensive damage to his wife's car a few years ago. He said: "The lorry dragged the car about a metre and pushed it up on to the curb. The driver didn't stop."

Highways partnership's assistant engineer for traffic, Gary Williams said he was unaware of Mrs Sherwin Brown's case but added:

"A weight limit has been introduced on the road within the last 12 months in a bid to stop lorries using the road as a rat run and so there are powers in place for police to prosecute drivers. The idea of a one-way system has also been mooted but this affects everyone, including residents, and can cause traffic to travel even faster.

"Anyone who has damage done to their car or has anything to report about the road should contact the police and ourselves."