Man in his 80s suffers "life-threatening injuries" after being hit by van
A man from Gosport has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving
A man in his 80s is being treated for life-threatening injuries after being hit by a van which failed to stop in Lee-on-Solent.
The pedestrian was knocked down on Marine Parade West at 2.00pm on Sunday.
A 48-year-old man from Gosport has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving.
Following the collision, the van was located in Curdridge.
A police spokesman said: "A 48-year-old man from Gosport has been arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a motor vehicle while alcohol level above limit, failing to stop, causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving whilst unfit through drink and driving whilst unfit through drugs.
"While we have heard from a number of people who have had information which has assisted our enquiries so far, officers remain keen to speak with anyone who can assist."