Appeal for information following fail to stop collision in Nantwich

Thursday, 14 September 2023 13:50

Police are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a suspected fail to stop collision in Nantwich.

At around 9.10pm on Friday 8 September police were called to reports that a pedestrian had been found injured on London Road, near to the Leopard public house.

Officers attended and a 61-year-old local man was found injured at the side of the road and taken to the Royal Stoke Hospital; his condition is described as serious but stable.

It is believed that the man was been hit by an unknown car which failed to stop at the scene.

An investigation into the incident and officers are keen to hear from anyone with any information.

Sergeant Darren Owen, of the Cheshire Police Roads and Crime Unit said:

“From our initial enquiries we know that a number of motorists stopped at the scene following the incident and I would urge them to come forward.

“The same goes for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any dashcam or video footage which may aid the investigation.”

Anyone with any information or video footage is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101 quoting IML 1640397, or visit:

www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us

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