Woman in 60s left with head injuries after hit and run near Chippenham

Police are appealing for witnesses

Author: Aaron HarperPublished 9th May 2025

A woman in her 60s has been left with head injuries after being knocked over by another driver near Chippenham.

Police are searching for witnesses and footage after the other driver, believed to be a white woman in her 60s or 70s, made no attempt to stop at the scene and drove away.

It happened on Honey Knob Hill, Kington St Michael on the morning of 29th April.

The suspect, driving a dark blue Ford Fiesta, is thought to have reversed into a parked car and then collided with the victim, knocking her to the ground.

Fortunately her injuries aren't thought to be serious.

Investigators are appealing for residents to check their CCTV or Ring Doorbell footage to see if they captured the incident, and for any witnesses to come forward.

Anyone with information is asked contact the Force on 101 quoting reference 54250051442.

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