Man seriously injured in Melton after being hit by car while walking
A man aged in his 60s is being treated in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car while walking in Melton Mowbray.
Police are continuing to appeal for information from the public following the incident, when the driver of the car involved in the collision failed to stop.
The incident happened at around 3.40pm on Sunday (November 2) on Kirby Lane, close to the junction with Kirby Road, and involved a pedestrian and a vehicle, which was believed to be a small beige car, which was driven off without stopping.
Following the initial appeal yesterday (Wednesday), a man reporting to be the driver of the car which reportedly failed to stop has made contact with police. Enquiries remain ongoing.
The injured pedestrian was later found by a man, who was driving a white delivery van and who then took him home.
The man who was struck later attended hospital where he remains and continues to receive ongoing treatment.
Officers from Leicestershire Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for information.
A police spokesperson said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision, the events leading up it or anyone who may know who the driver is of the vehicle which failed to stop.
“We would also like to speak to the van driver who stopped to assist the pedestrian as he could also have information of significance to our investigation.
“Alternatively, please let us know if you have any dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting 25*644058 or people can visit www.leics.police.uk to provide information online.