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Elderly Woman Seriously Injured in Hit-and-Run
7 Apr
Summary
- A woman in her 70s sustained serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle.
- The driver, aged 32, was arrested on multiple charges, including drug-impaired driving.
- Police are actively seeking witnesses and dashcam footage to aid their investigation.
A woman in her 70s has been hospitalized with serious injuries following a collision with a car. The incident took place on Street Lane, near Ripley, on Monday afternoon. Derbyshire Police responded to the scene after reports of the collision.
A 32-year-old man, identified as the suspected driver, was apprehended. He was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, aggravated vehicle taking, driving while unfit due to drugs, and failing to stop at the scene. The suspect has since been released on bail as the investigation proceeds.
Law enforcement is urging anyone who witnessed the event or possesses relevant dashcam footage to contact them. This appeal aims to gather crucial evidence to assist in the ongoing inquiry into the serious incident.
