Man Dragged By Car During Parking Protest

A man expressed grave fear for his life after being struck by a car while challenging motorists parking near his housing estate. The 39-year-old resident stated that the vehicle continued driving with him on its bonnet for a significant distance down Wheatley Drive, a residential street opposite Castle Hill Hospital. Residents have reported years of issues with hospital patients and staff parking "dangerously" on their estate, with some days seeing over 60 cars parked illegally.

Humberside Police confirmed an arrest was made on March 17 in connection with the incident, but the individual was later released without charge due to evidential difficulties. The situation has prompted concerns from other residents, who describe cars parked on blind corners, nearly causing collisions and endangering playing children. Some acknowledge sympathy for hospital staff facing increased parking fees.

The NHS trust governing Castle Hill Hospital almost doubled patient and visitor parking costs in 2025, while staff parking remains £1 per day. East Riding of Yorkshire Council is proposing a trial scheme involving yellow lines and parking restriction signs over the next few weeks, with residents to have a say on its permanence.