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Pedestrian Hit, Driver Flees in Ellesmere Early Morning
27 Jan
Summary
- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle early Saturday morning.
- The victim sustained life-changing injuries and remains hospitalized.
- Police are seeking dashcam footage and witnesses to the incident.
Police are actively seeking information following a serious incident in Ellesmere where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in the early hours of Saturday, January 24, 2026. The collision occurred between 12:40 AM and 01:50 AM GMT on the B5068.
The pedestrian, a man in his 40s, sustained injuries that are described as life-changing and he is currently receiving treatment in hospital. The vehicle involved in the incident did not stop at the scene, prompting a police appeal for assistance.
Authorities are particularly interested in any dashcam footage or witnesses who observed the pedestrian walking from the Ellesmere Hotel towards Eastwick during the specified timeframe. Information regarding any vehicles seen acting suspiciously or showing signs of collision damage consistent with the incident is also being sought.
