Police appeal for witnesses after Kings Road hit and run
By SuziLD | Sunday, January 09, 2011, 23:04
POLICE IN Bury St Edmunds are appealing for witnesses to come forward after two pedestrians were knocked down in Kings Road on Saturday afternoon.
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Police in Bury St Edmunds are appealing for information
The pedestrians are a man and woman believed to be in their 60s. They were taken to Addenbrookes hospital by air ambulance and at the time of writing the woman is said to be in a life-threatening condition. The man has suffered a life changing injury after being trapped underneath the black hatchback vehicle involved.
At 4pm on Saturday, shortly after the incident, a 23-year-old man was arrested in nearby Queens Road. This was on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop at the scene of a collision and actual bodily harm. He has since been released on bail.
The collision took place at around 3.30pm and police are urging any witnesses to come forward. PC Andy Fossey can be contacted on 01473 613500 or you can send information via the Suffolk police website.
Picture:Martin Pettit
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Both the man and the woman are improving in hospital which is good news. The 23-year-old who was arrested has been bailed until Feb 8.
By NickRichards at 15:33 on 10/01/11
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